OpenBK CB3S Door/Window Sensor Issues: PB-69W VER1.4, Battery Life, Rear Alarm Button

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#31 20458452 25 Feb 2023 21:07

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20458452 25 Feb 2023 21:07

I don't know about battery yet. Maybe we can just let the battery driver be started by "startDriver Battery" in short startup command. It's always a bit easier than fully fledged scripting. Does battery need any more configuration than just starting the driver? What are the requirements?

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#32 20458521 25 Feb 2023 21:35

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20458521 25 Feb 2023 21:35

The high level and low level voltage, and the divider apply on ADC.

Honestly it should be something apply at template level just like the pin ......
#33 20458534 25 Feb 2023 21:41

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20458534 25 Feb 2023 21:41

Templates can set short startup command. That would be the correct way.

Btw, regarding scripts, I've been thinking about making a database of example scripts. What kind of devices do you have, @dheenhasty ?

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#34 20458539 25 Feb 2023 21:42

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20458539 25 Feb 2023 21:42

Yes it could be enough. a startDriver Battery; Battery_setup 2000 3000 2.29

I was thinking about something similaire a script database with sensor/usecase
I only have generic temp/hum sensor.
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#35 20458713 25 Feb 2023 23:22

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20458713 25 Feb 2023 23:22

Well, for now it's still working...
Now I go out for a few days to work. So when I get back I'll start over.
I have to see why it gives me negative values in consumption and battery leakage. And see what other advances there are.
I think I found one of the back buttons. But I don't know how to give it the "reset" option, for example. And the alarm button that gives an emergency warning or something like that.
Thanks, people!
#36 20458898 26 Feb 2023 08:47

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20458898 26 Feb 2023 08:47

What would you like that special button to do?

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#37 20460745 27 Feb 2023 09:45

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20460745 27 Feb 2023 09:45

I would like to try to leave it as it is from the factory.
Honestly, I can't think of any other utility for that button. Could we trigger a warning like "disassembled sensor" or something like that?
#38 20460758 27 Feb 2023 09:56

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20460758 27 Feb 2023 09:56

It should be possible via scripting.
But for factory, the button was enabling AP mode for setup, right?

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#39 20468702 04 Mar 2023 10:13

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20468702 04 Mar 2023 10:13

No.
On the back it has two buttons:
One that protrudes from the lid and acts as an alarm button if it is removed.
Inside the cover, it has another button that is the one that resets and puts it in AP mode.
Would there be a way to see the battery level without MCU?

I'm still away from home, so I can't test....
#40 20472444 06 Mar 2023 14:07

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20472444 06 Mar 2023 14:07

Hello good! Ready to start testing again!
Today, I turned on the door sensor again. Initially, Home Assistant has found it in one go and shows the status.
That was several hours ago.
Right now, it appears as closed. And when I open the door, I see that the LED lights up. But it doesn't send any message...
Also, since it's "asleep", I can't access its IP...
Would you please guide me?
Thank you!
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#41 20473211 06 Mar 2023 20:57

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20473211 06 Mar 2023 20:57

You can recover device by removing batteries and waiting several minutes until capacitors are discharged.

How did you configure the pins? Are you 100% sure that the pin you configured as door sensor is really such a sensor? Because if you configured wrong pin, then it wouldn't be able to wake up..

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#42 20474038 07 Mar 2023 12:11

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20474038 07 Mar 2023 12:11

Since yesterday, he doesn't know when I open or close the door.
However, the LED does light up when it is open.
Regarding the pin configuration, I am 99% sure that it is correct. In tests, it was the only one that worked...
#43 20474207 07 Mar 2023 13:49

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20474207 07 Mar 2023 13:49

Are you sure that you are using latest OBK version?

Do you have any custom scripts with "PinDeepSleep" or "DeepSleep" commands used?

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#44 20477075 09 Mar 2023 10:45

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20477075 09 Mar 2023 10:45

Hello!
Yesterday I updated to the latest version.
I set up again and it seemed to work fine. But it stayed in the open state and does not change.
The first thing I would like to set up would be the battery monitor theme. Since right now, I don't know if it's a battery problem or a configuration problem.
It gives me two values:
Voltage: (0.000v)
Battery: (-200%)

How could I adjust this to obtain more or less real values and know if it is a battery or configuration problem?
Then I'll start again with the configuration from 0.

Thanks for your help!
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around issues faced with OpenBK flashed CB3S door/window sensors, specifically the PB-69W VER 1.4 model. Users report problems with battery life, with batteries lasting only 5-6 hours, and difficulties in re-establishing Wi-Fi connections after the sensors enter deep sleep mode. Solutions proposed include enabling PowerSave features and implementing a DeepSleep mode with wakeup on IO events. Users also discuss the configuration of pins for the door sensor and the functionality of a rear alarm button. There are mentions of firmware updates and the need for proper pin configuration to ensure the sensors operate correctly. The conversation highlights troubleshooting steps, including reflashing firmware and using tools like RealTerm for debugging.
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