Add command for setting TEC polarity direction #135

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sb10q merged 2 commits from atse/thermostat:swap_command into master 2024-10-05 14:54:55 +08:00
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Adds new command pwm <0/1> polarity <normal/reversed>, which sets the direction of TEC polarity, with swapped status saved to flash and reported.

See #104. Decided to not go with the mode command after all since resistive heater mode can be emulated with current limits.

Adds new command `pwm <0/1> polarity <normal/reversed>`, which sets the direction of TEC polarity, with swapped status saved to flash and reported. See #104. Decided to not go with the mode command after all since resistive heater mode can be emulated with current limits.
atse added 3 commits 2024-09-23 18:08:35 +08:00
8f8baa0cee Add command for flipping output polarity
Effectively switches all values related to the directionality of current
through the TEC, including current maximums. The swapped status is
stored in the flash store.

To swap current directions, use the command "pwm <ch> polarity_swapped
<bool>", where <bool> is true when TEC current direction is reversed
from the front panel markings.

This is needed for IDC cable connections, since the IDC connector and
front panel connectors have flipped polarities.
2c6b8e8186 add swap status to the report
Signed-off-by: Egor Savkin <es@m-labs.hk>
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If I can configure the TEC Polarity via the command pwm <0/1> polarity_swapped <false/true>,
I would expect I can see the TEC polarity via the pwm cmd. But it's not.

If I can configure the TEC Polarity via the command `pwm <0/1> polarity_swapped <false/true>`, I would expect I can see the TEC polarity via the `pwm` cmd. But it's not.
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There is inconsistency in cmd and report json.
Type pwm <0/1> polarity_swapped <false/true> to swap polarity.
But, the report json uses "current_swapped" to indicate such setting.

current_swapped is not a good name for such setting.

Also, there is missing README report cmd docs for this settings.

There is inconsistency in cmd and report json. Type `pwm <0/1> polarity_swapped <false/true>` to swap polarity. But, the report json uses "current_swapped" to indicate such setting. `current_swapped` is not a good name for such setting. Also, there is missing README `report` cmd docs for this settings.
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state.polarity_swapped setting is not applied when settings are loaded from flash.

`state.polarity_swapped` setting is not applied when settings are loaded from flash.
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I've changed the command to be in the format pwm <0/1> polarity <normal/reversed>, with the pwm command returning the following:

[{"channel":0,"center":"vref","i_set":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_v":{"value":0e0,"max":4e0},"max_i_pos":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_i_neg":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"polarity":"normal"},{"channel":1,"center":"vref","i_set":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_v":{"value":0e0,"max":4e0},"max_i_pos":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_i_neg":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"polarity":"normal"}]

The README is also updated, noting where polarity reversing might be needed. The polarity setting saving/loading was also tested ok.

I've changed the command to be in the format `pwm <0/1> polarity <normal/reversed>`, with the `pwm` command returning the following: ```json [{"channel":0,"center":"vref","i_set":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_v":{"value":0e0,"max":4e0},"max_i_pos":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_i_neg":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"polarity":"normal"},{"channel":1,"center":"vref","i_set":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_v":{"value":0e0,"max":4e0},"max_i_pos":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"max_i_neg":{"value":0e0,"max":2e0},"polarity":"normal"}] ``` The README is also updated, noting where polarity reversing might be needed. The polarity setting saving/loading was also tested ok.
atse changed title from Add command for swapping TEC polarity to Add command for setting TEC polarity direction 2024-09-30 17:50:51 +08:00
Owner

But isn't it not a pwm functionality? pwm is just a way to reduce the average voltage by regulating high-freq square pulses (same as brightness regulation on OLED screens without DC-dimming).

API seems fine otherwise, just different category.

But isn't it not a pwm functionality? pwm is just a way to reduce the average voltage by regulating high-freq square pulses (same as brightness regulation on OLED screens without DC-dimming). API seems fine otherwise, just different category.
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@esavkin In the case of thermostat the PWM system is able to output both positive and negative voltages.

@esavkin In the case of thermostat the PWM system is able to output both positive and negative voltages.
sb10q merged commit 6224486662 into master 2024-10-05 14:54:54 +08:00
atse deleted branch swap_command 2024-10-07 09:46:56 +08:00
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