Arduino Firmata & Sensor Setup...

bonemap

Here is a document that steps through the process of connecting a sensor with Isadora using the Arduino Firmata module.

And here is a link to the Forum post that provides the Arduino Firmata actor download

Let me know if you require any additional information or assistance. I did not have a proximity sensor but used a PIR sensor to make the step through. There is no additional Arduino IDE code required beyond the 'StandardFirmata' code as indicated in the pdf document.

I hope it helps you.

Best Wishes

Russell

barneybroomer

Hi Russel, you think it would be possible to read out RFID data with Firmata as well?

Cheers, Barney

bonemap

@barneybroomer

Hi Barney,

I have not setup an rfid system to give you a definitive answer. But I have doubts that the Isadora Arduino Firmata module would be a good choice for rfid considering all of the functions associated with the rfid protocol. Direct serial connection to Isadora and well written Arduino code is likely to be the best solution for all that you will want to do within an rfid enabled Isadora patch. However, a simple read and reset might be achievable with the Arduino Firmata module using just those headers of the rfid device.

Best wishes

Russell

Woland

@bonemap said:

Here is a document that steps through the process of connecting a sensor with Isadora using the Arduino Firmata module.

Do you mind if we bundle this with the Arduino plugin when we release it? (Of course we will credit you.)

bonemap

@woland said:

bundle this with the Arduino plugin

Of course it is available. Here is an updated version: isadora-firmata-sensor-setup.pdf

Best Wishes

Russell

barneybroomer

Hi Russel,

Thanks for the reply. One other route could be a RFID usb reader with HID (keyboard emulation) and hopefully the stream setup sees it as a 'separate" HID device.

Cheers, Barney