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[jitterjames]

Thanks Kalle.

That covers all the options (and an additional 3 euros for the extra RF chips if you want both frequencies).

[jitterjames]

Here's a slightly updated version of the video showing the hardware:

[Synthetic]

Hi Synthetic,
we have now assembled some BEAMs, but we need to test the firmware which will take a few days from today. If you are still interested, let me know.

Kalle

Yes I am still interested! How much would it be and how should I contact you further?

[jitterjames]

Please read a little bit of the thread above where you just posted.

[Kalle]

Yes I am still interested! How much would it be and how should I contact you further?

You can send me a message with the needed configuration of the BEAM and the full shipping address.

Here are the prices for the different BEAM configurations (don't forget to tell me the RF frequency for your needs 315/433MHz or maybe both):

http://voxcommando.com/forum/index.php?topic=2615.msg23228#msg23228

Kalle

[Kalle]

Hi guys,


there is a new firmware (0.942) for the BEAM available which fix a problem on the "learn IR/RF UI page". Since Dropbox has changed the using of the public folder, had the BEAM no access to needed files anymore. James has moved this files to another place and corrected the path in the firmware.
This only affected the functionality of the learning function on the BEAM UI page. Learning IR/RF codes with the VC BEAM plugin still works without the firmware update.

http://voxcommando.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=IR/RF_Device#Firmware_Download

[Kalle]

Today I will present the new BEAM designs.


There are now two designs available


1. The BEAM "Egg" which has following features:


- 1x ESP8266 based micro controller
- 6x IR-LED front emitter
- 1x IR-receiver
- 2x RF-transmitter (315/433MHZ) - can send to both frequencies
- 2x RF-receiver (315/433MHz) - the needed frequency can set with a micro switch on the back (there is nothing to remove)
- 1x LDR sensor (Light Depemdent Resistor) which can measure the relative light level around where the BEAM is placed.
- 1x temperature sensor
- 1x external IR-emitter connector (optional)
- 1x RGB LED (for feedback signals or to use the BEAM as mod light)
- 1x USB cable to connect to a power supply (min. 5V-DC-1A recommend and is not include - most mobile charger do the job)
- 1x holder with ball joint to mount the BEAM on a ceiling, wall or wherever - many options

2. The BEAM "ray" (only IR functions)

- 1x ESP8266 based micro controller
- 4x IR-LED front emitter
- 1x IR-receiver
- 1x LDR sensor (Light Depemdent Resistor) which can measure the relative light level around where the BEAM is placed.
- 1x RGB LED (for feedback signals or to use the BEAM as mod light)
- 1x USB cable to connect to a power supply (min. 5V-DC-0.8A recommend and is not include - most mobile charger do the job)


The temperature and light level generate a event with the measured value in VoxCommando.

The first picture show you the first prototype, the second picture is the device which you can get.


I will post the pricing later.

Kalle

[PegLegTV]

Great work, and cool designs keep up the great work

[jitterjames]

I assume both models have IR sensors?

[jitterjames]

Also I'm guessing that the temperature sensor is affected by the heat that the microcontroller generates?

[Kalle]

Yes, both devices have also IR receiver to learn IR commands on board. The temperature sensor is affected by the heat of the micro controller (in my case exact 5 degrees), so you can do a math with the event in VC to get the temperature outside the BEAM.
Maybe we can do the math in the firmware itself, in this way the user can set the "value difference" in the WebUI.

[PegLegTV]

hey kalle what's the price for The Beam Ray? I'm going to be setting up a motorized projection screen built into a floating shelf and I'm looking for an IR blaster that I can place on the shelf to turn on the Projector that is straight across the room.

also I'm thinking I might paint The Beam Ray body black so it blends in better, from the pictures it looks like I would just need to tape off the leds and then paint the body is that correct?

[Kalle]

Hi dude,
You will get a PM with details.
There is no tape necessary, because you can use The stealth mode on which switch the LED complete off.


Kalle

[PegLegTV]

Sounds good,

Just to make clear when I said LED I was referring to the IR emitters on the front of The Beam Ray not the LED'S inside the unit for ambiance lighting, figure I should point that out for others reading this

[Kalle]

Sorry, I did not read the text correctly and misunderstood your question.
I can paint the housing for you black, so you have to do nothing 


The „Ray“ is easy to open with two screws and in this way it is possible to remove the whole pcb.