Relevant links:
- User guides: https://www.brewblox.com/
- Discord server: https://discord.gg/WaFYD2jaaT
- Previous release notes: https://www.brewblox.com/user/release_notes.html
- Project board: https://github.com/orgs/Brewblox/projects/1
- Code repositories: https://github.com/Brewblox
Brewblox release 2023/07/27
firmware release date: 2023/07/26
firmware release date: 2023/07/27 (hotfix that reverts open load causing unknown actuator state)
firmware release date: 2023/07/29 (see first topic reply)
Holiday closure
The shop will be closed from July 29 to August 18. If you place an order during this period, it will ship after the 18th.
Digital Input
The OneWire GPIO Module block now supports Input channels for detecting either low current (3-100mA) or high current (30-1000mA). These can be used by the new Digital Input block. When current is detected (the circuit is closed), the Digital Input block state will be active.
Digital Input state can be used in Sequence instructions (WAIT_DIGITAL_STATE) and in the Logic Actuator block.
GPIO channel changes
Some channels will now be configured differently when inactive. Previously, some pins were connected to GND when inactive. Now, they will be not connected to either supply or GND.
Additionally, overcurrent errors no longer need to be cleared manually.
Open Load checks have been added. Channels will report this error when no current flows when they are turned on.
NC = not connected
GND = ground, negative pole of supply
SUPPLY = positive pole of supply
| Type | Inactive before | Inactive after | Active before | Active after | Max current | Open Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSR_2P | GND GND | NC NC | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | 100mA | <2mA |
| SSR_1P | GND | NC | SUPPLY | SUPPLY | 100mA | none |
| MECHANICAL_RELAY_2P | GND NC | NC NC | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | 100mA | <2mA |
| MECHANICAL_RELAY_1P_HIGH_SIDE | NC | NC | SUPPLY | SUPPLY | 100mA | <2mA |
| MECHANICAL_RELAY_1P_LOW_SIDE | NC | NC | GND | GND | 100mA | none |
| COIL_2P | GND NC | NC NC | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | 1A | <30mA |
| COIL_2P_BIDIRECTIONAL | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | SUPPLY GND | SUPPLY GND | 1A | <30mA |
| COIL_1P_HIGH_SIDE | NC | NC | SUPPLY | SUPPLY | 1A | <30mA |
| COIL_1P_LOW_SIDE | NC | NC | GND | GND | 1A | <30mA |
| MOTOR_2P | GND NC | NC NC | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | 1A | <30mA |
| MOTOR_2P_BIDIRECTIONAL | GND SUPPLY | GND SUPPLY | SUPPLY GND | SUPPLY GND | 1A | <30mA |
| MOTOR_1P_HIGH_SIDE | NC | NC | SUPPLY | SUPPLY | 1A | <30mA |
| MOTOR_1P_LOW_SIDE | NC | NC | GND | GND | 1A | <30mA |
| POWER_1P | - | - | - | - | 1A | - |
| GND_1P | - | - | - | - | 1A | - |
Changes
- (feature) Added the Digital Input block, and GPIO input channel types.
- (feature) Added the Display: Digital Builder part. This shows state for a Digital Actuator, Motor Valve or Digital Input block.
- (feature) The Sequence block now support comments. Use a
#to start a comment line. - (improve) The GPIO module will automatically clear overcurrent errors.
- (improve) The Sequence block no longer requires system time to be set.
- Some instructions (WAIT_UNTIL, START_PROFILE, WAIT_PROFILE) still require system time to be set.
- (improve) The Sequence block widget now shows time remaining for WAIT_DURATION and WAIT_UNTIL instructions.
- (fix) Quick Actions now correctly track and save prompted settings.
- (fix) Quick Actions now correctly switch previously claimed blocks to manual control.
- (fix) The brewblox-hass service will now correctly replace
-characters in entity names. - (fix) The controller will no longer crash when it can’t get an IP address after connecting.
- (fix) Excessive mDNS traffic will no longer cause buffer overflows on the Spark 2/3.
- (dev) Added
/blocks/batch/{create|read|write|patch|delete}endpoints to the Spark service.