Wireless RS-232
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Have you considered using one of the single board computers such as the Arduino or RPI as a solution? Here's a link to a project to implement caller id on a SBC.
https://blog.adafruit.com/2014/06/09/make-a-large-homebrew-led-display-for-network-caller-id/
You can also use a open source Java library called JOmniLink on a SBC computer such as the Raspberry Pi to establish communications between the OP2 and RPI. Thus, the RPI can receive OP2 notifications and control your display based upon the received notifications.
The RPI 2 has a wired ethernet connection but a wifi attachment can also be purchased for it.
So, to recap, your OP2 communications and caller id problems can be solved with a SBC.
Thanks. Sounds like a good project but might be a bit over my free-time availability at the moment. I know pete_c has been working on similar devices.BobS0327 said:
I'd have to recreate this device which i bought for $59:
http://www.industrologic.com/ss51bbccdesc.htm
then add in the ability to inject Caller ID from a modem from another serial port, so three serial ports total. Its the LED sign protocol which is rather complex.
http://support.adaptivedisplays.com/Documentation/getattachment.php?data=MTQ5fEFscGhhIFNpZ24gQ29tbXVuaWNhdGlvbiBQcm90b2NvbCAoUE4gOTcwODgwNjEpLnBkZg%3D%3D
pete_c
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I have a Betabrite sign powered by my Omni Pro II which I want to move, but probably can't run wires.
if you have this already set up; then just put wireless RS-232 to replace the wires. I am assuming you already have all of the rest of the pieces already in use and going. Putting in the RS-232 wireless isn't going to change anything really.
Is it just using 3 wires for the Pro-Link versus Omni-Link protocals stuff (versus 6 wires (with voltage).
Yup didn't think of that use for the OpenWRT microrouter doo what thing that I am tinkering with.
Primarily the OpenWRT microrouter's purpose is to fix the promiscuous (old good and new loosey-goosey) OmniPro legacy network port which dings on the Omni serial bus which dings the OPII clock which dings the thermostat/aux temperatures stuff.
It does have a wireless radio built in but you would have to connect an external antenna to it (outside the can). I have tested it to work but not used it yet in practice.
IE: built in to its 2" X 2" X 1" current thingamajig is:
1 - firewall/router/AP and managed switch functions.
2 - two wired NICs and AP radio (AP radio increased the draw of the device a bit).
3 - serial connectivity to the OmniPro panel from built in serial to RJ-12 port (and power from the panel to the microrouter)..
4 - USB port(s) so you can add the beta brite and serial CID and do I/O stuff.
5 - RTC with battery clock
6 - temperature of the OmniPro 2 can via a 1-wire Maxim chiplet (well transistor looking rather than chiplet looking).
7 - email/PHP/MySQL
Found that I can install GCC right on it but it's too big at 22Mb for the play space unless I extend the root drive to a USB stick. Might be easier to do this rather than cross compile.
if you have this already set up; then just put wireless RS-232 to replace the wires. I am assuming you already have all of the rest of the pieces already in use and going. Putting in the RS-232 wireless isn't going to change anything really.
Is it just using 3 wires for the Pro-Link versus Omni-Link protocals stuff (versus 6 wires (with voltage).
Yup didn't think of that use for the OpenWRT microrouter doo what thing that I am tinkering with.
Primarily the OpenWRT microrouter's purpose is to fix the promiscuous (old good and new loosey-goosey) OmniPro legacy network port which dings on the Omni serial bus which dings the OPII clock which dings the thermostat/aux temperatures stuff.
It does have a wireless radio built in but you would have to connect an external antenna to it (outside the can). I have tested it to work but not used it yet in practice.
IE: built in to its 2" X 2" X 1" current thingamajig is:
1 - firewall/router/AP and managed switch functions.
2 - two wired NICs and AP radio (AP radio increased the draw of the device a bit).
3 - serial connectivity to the OmniPro panel from built in serial to RJ-12 port (and power from the panel to the microrouter)..
4 - USB port(s) so you can add the beta brite and serial CID and do I/O stuff.
5 - RTC with battery clock
6 - temperature of the OmniPro 2 can via a 1-wire Maxim chiplet (well transistor looking rather than chiplet looking).
7 - email/PHP/MySQL
Found that I can install GCC right on it but it's too big at 22Mb for the play space unless I extend the root drive to a USB stick. Might be easier to do this rather than cross compile.
Yes, it is working in a wired state.pete_c said:
So I just purchased two of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTUVA0G
The goal is to go from serial to wired IP by the panel side, and use the other side as a Wi-Fi client to serial at the sign. I figured I had Wi-Fi so why not use that?
I'm very sure they can do what I want, but they have so many modes, and not great instructions, so it may take a while.
pete_c
Guru
Good news Ano.
I do not think you will have any issues with the device(s) and it is reasonably priced.
Goofing around here just enabled the WLAN on the wireless microrouter with no external antenna inside of the OP2 can and can see it fine on the 2nd floor and the OPII can is in the basement. Cranked a bit on the power here to test. I keep the WLAN off as it does utilize more power and today it is using the aux 12VDC from the panel OPII board.
I am guessing that you will install the device/antenna outside of the can eh?
It'll be easier extending the antenna via sma cable to outside of the can.
Have a look here and you can probably purchase the stuff you need on Amazon.
I do not think you will have any issues with the device(s) and it is reasonably priced.
Goofing around here just enabled the WLAN on the wireless microrouter with no external antenna inside of the OP2 can and can see it fine on the 2nd floor and the OPII can is in the basement. Cranked a bit on the power here to test. I keep the WLAN off as it does utilize more power and today it is using the aux 12VDC from the panel OPII board.
I am guessing that you will install the device/antenna outside of the can eh?
It'll be easier extending the antenna via sma cable to outside of the can.
Have a look here and you can probably purchase the stuff you need on Amazon.
Are all IP to serial devices interchangeable? Can you use one brand for serial to IP and another brand IP to serial, and have it come out correctly? I have a Global Cache iTach, but it seems very limited in its configuration abilities. I see how it can be IP to serial, but I don't see how it can be set to connect with another similar unit for serial to serial over IP.
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