Updated Configuring the Software (markdown)

rstrouse 2023-03-18 19:04:43 -07:00
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After you have verified the pins, click the `Enable Radio` checkbox and then press the `Save Radio` button. ESPSomfy RTS will now enable the transceiver into receive mode so you can tune your radio. Once the radio has been enabled, the `Radio not Initialized` header will disappear from the screen. If the message does not disappear, then you likely have an issue with your pin selections.
You can view all incoming frames from your remotes with the `Logs` button. This will display the frames with the most recently received frame at the topmost position. Pressing the `Copy` button will copy the current command list into your clipboard. If you are submitting an issue that ESPSomfy RTS doesn't recognize a particular command this will help with debugging and allow me to provide further assistance.
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/47839015/226149443-0a390e44-77d2-4d78-8b0d-bbde51e2518b.png)
## Tune your Transceiver
The default tuning parameters are most likely not the best settings for your transceiver. To start, first select the RX Bandwidth to 96.96kHz and the Frequency Deviation to 11.43kHz. You can use the arrows on your keyboard to fine tune the value. Then press the `Save Radio` button. Next, using a remote from about 3 feet away press one of the buttons. ESPSomfy RTS should pick up the signal and provide an RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) value. This number is a measurement of how strong the signal is. The closer this value gets to 0 indicates a stronger received signal.
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## Adding a Shade
To add a shade navigate to the Somfy tab and press the `Add Shade` button. This will open up the shade properties and allow you to enter the information about your shade. You can come back later and edit any of these values later but I caution editing the address after it has been paired. Once you pair the shade with the motor, the motor will store this address. If you change it later it will not know who it is.
First select the type of Shade you are adding. This can be a Roller Shade, Blind, or Drapery. Roller shades and draperies do not support the optional tilt function. If your window covering has a tilt motor then you will need to use the blind type in order to support it. If you select Blind from the dropdown then a Has Tilt option will become available and the icon will change. If you check the Has Tilt option you can supply the tilt timing for that motor.
First choose the protocol that the motor understands. Most Somfy motors, use a 56-bit protocol. However, some use 80-bits to communicate and will require you to select the 80-bit setting for the `Bit Length`. The easiest way to tell if you have this scenario is to open the frame log described above then press a button on the remote that is currently being used to control the motor. When ESPSomfy RTS hears the commands from the remote it will indicate whether it was 56-bits or 80-bits.
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/47839015/224567158-af02cc0d-07f8-4e36-a4af-24628eec0114.png)
Next select the type of Shade you are adding. This can be a Roller Shade, Blind, or Drapery. Roller shades and draperies do not support the optional tilt function. If your window covering has a tilt motor then you will need to use the blind type in order to support it. If you select Blind from the dropdown then a Has Tilt option will become available and the icon will change. If you check the Has Tilt option you can supply the tilt timing for that motor.
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/47839015/226149789-4cd66f92-0544-44de-8737-e3a0175f2655.png)
You must provide up to 20 characters for the name of the shade. This can include any printable character.