Component: Data Injector Template (Comms Data Injectors)

Author	Matrix Ltd
Version	1.0
Category	Comms Data Injectors

Data Injector Template component

A base data injector used as a placeholder in components which reference the data injector interface. Not recommended for use in projects.

Detailed description

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Examples

AT Example

GSM Example File GSM Example Example should show the following on the display on the panel and on the hardware.

The AT injector component allows us to simulate the response of the GSM module.

CAN Example

The CAN component works together with the injector component to allow you to decode a CAN message ID into a meaningful command. CAN_Example1 When a key on the keypad is pressed the CAN components transmits a CAN packet.

The CAN packet is decoded by the injector component to give us a meaningful log on the console window.

High Level CAN Data Console

Low Level CAN Data Console

Reference from CAN Injector to ID decode file, $(srcdir) refers to the current project directory.

Demo CAN ID file File:CANID.csv

DS1307 Example

This example uses the I2C master component combined with the DS1307 injector to simulate an I2C communications bus between the target Microcontroller and the virtual DS1307 device. I2C DS1307 Example The panel displays the current time from the DS1307 RAM which is populated to match the system time.

The I2C console shows the communications between the target microcontroller and simulated I2C device.

The DS1307 console shows the contents of RAM memory on the simulated I2C device.

GPS Example

GPS Example File GPS Example Example should show the Latitude generated by the GPS injector as well as the system time in simulation or UTC time on hardware.

Example data provided by the GPS NMEA injector component

Human Interface Example

This example receives a character via the RS232 component and outputs it to the LCD, an injector has been added to allow you to type data into the console. Human Interface Injector Example The Console window has tabs for the human interface data injector allowing you to type in data that will be received by the component.

Again the RS232 console tabs reflect the data as it is sent and received.

LCD showing received data.

vNet Example

Here is an example of using the vNet injector to simulate a multi microcontroller system.

Microcontroller 1 is connected to a keypad and has a RS232 communications connection.

Microcontroller 2 is connected to a solenoid and has a RS232 communications connection.

Any key presses detected on microcontroller 1 will be sent via RS232 to microcontroller 2. If the correct byte sequence (1234) is received by microcontroller 2 then the solenoid is fired to unlock a door for 5 seconds. vNet Example Node 1

vNet Example Node 2 Communications over the vNet injector can be monitored using the console.

SCADA Slave Example

Using one of the SCADA Slave components together with one of the SCADA Slave injectors allows simulated comms data to be piped through to real world hardware. This allows for rapid prototyping and testing without the pains of repeated compilation and programming. This feature can be used with any component that contains SPI, I2C or UART based comms (depending on the hardware).

Here is an example using the Arduino Uno as the host board. The Arduino has been pre-programmed with the SCADA Slave firmware available from the Component: SCADA (Arduino Uno) (SCADA Slaves)

Simple Arduino Uno Demo

Creating New Injector Components

Here are some example Injector component source files which go a good way towards demonstrating how to create your own injector component.

DS1307 I2C Device Example Injector Source

InjectorDS1307

AT Device Example Injector Source

InjectorAT

More information is available here: Matrix Flowcode Blog: Flowcode and Injector Components

Downloadable macro reference

	InitialiseInjector
- STRING	InjectorName
- BYTE	Return

	RxByteCount
Returns the number of bytes currently sat in the receive buffer.
- UINT	Return

	TxByte
Transmit a byte out to the Injector
- BYTE	Data
- VOID	Return

	RxByte
Attempt to receive a byte back from the injector 0 - 255 = Valid data 256 = RX timeout no data available
- UINT	Return

	GetTxConsoleHandle
Gets the handle to the console allowing data displaying on the panel etc.
[[File:]] -	Return

	ChangeState
Sets the state of the bus. SPI - Controls the chip select pin I2C - Controls the start/restart/stop status
- BYTE	State
SPI: 0=CSLow, 1=CSHigh I2C: 0=Stop, 1=Start, 2=Restart
- VOID	Return

	GetRxConsoleHandle
Gets the handle to the console allowing data displaying on the panel etc.
[[File:]] -	Return

	RxByte
Attempt to receive a byte back from the injector 0 - 255 = Valid data 256 = RX timeout no data available
- UINT	Return

	GetConsoleHandle
Gets the handle to the console allowing data displaying on the panel etc.
[[File:]] -	Return

	GetInt
Gets an integer from the LUT
- ULONG	Index
- ULONG	Return

	SetFloatBits
Sets the size of a float LUT entry
- BYTE	Bits
- VOID	Return

	AddInt
Int to add to the int array
- ULONG	Value
Int to add to the int array
- VOID	Return

	AddFloat
Add a float to the floating point LUT
[[File:]] -	Value
Floating point values
- VOID	Return

	Initialise
Sets up the GSM module. Returns 0 for OK, 255 for no reply and 254 for command fail.
- BYTE	Return

	SampleAccel
Samples the accelerometer 0 = no new data, 1 = new data available
- BYTE	Return

	Left
Rotates the robot left - waits for the angle to be traversed before returning
- UINT	Angle
Angle to turn in degrees
- VOID	Return

	ReadIR
Reads an IR sensor 0=Left, 1=FrontLeft, 2=Front, 3=FrontRight, 4=Right, 5=RearRight, 6=Rear, 7=RearLeft
- BYTE	index
0=Left, 1=FrontLeft, 2=Front, 3=FrontRight, 4=Right, 5=RearRight, 6=Rear, 7=RearLeft
- UINT	Return

	LCDDrawPixel
Allows a single pixel on the LCD to be set or cleared
- BYTE	X
X Pixel 0-127
- BYTE	Y
Y Pixel 0-31
- BYTE	State
0=White (Off), 1=Black (On)
- VOID	Return

	ServoSetPosition
Allows one of the servo positions to be assigned
- BYTE	Channel
Range 0-3
- BYTE	Position
Range 0-255
- VOID	Return

	CardBitmap
Displays a monochrome bitmap read from the card on the LCD
- BYTE	X
Range 0-127
- BYTE	Y
Range 0-31
- STRING	Filename
- BYTE	Return

	CardRecordMic
Records an audio stream on the card from the microphone
- BYTE	BitDepth
0=8-bit, 1=16-bit
- BYTE	SampleRate
Sample Rate 0=8KHz, 1=16KHz
- UINT	RecordTime
Time to record for in seconds, Range 0-65535
- STRING	Filename
- BYTE	Return

	CardOpen
Attempts to open an existing file on the SD card 255=Error, 1=File not found, 0=Open OK
- STRING	Filename
- BYTE	Return

	Forwards
Drives the robot forwards - waits for the distance to be traversed before returning
- UINT	Distance
Distance in mm
- VOID	Return

	ReadBearing
Reads the compass bearing based on the degrees clockwise from magnetic north.
[[File:]] -	Return

	GetConsoleHandle
Gets the handle to the console allowing data displaying on the panel etc.
[[File:]] -	Return

	LCDDrawLine
Allows a single pixel width line to be drawn on the LCD
- BYTE	X1
X Pixel 0-127
- BYTE	Y1
Y Pixel 0-31
- BYTE	X2
X Pixel 0-127
- BYTE	Y2
Y Pixel 0-31
- VOID	Return

	ServoAutoMoveToPosition
Allows one of the servo positions to move gradually to a new position
- BYTE	Channel
Range 0-3
- BYTE	Position
Range 0-255
- VOID	Return

	ReadAllValue
Reads a single value stored from the read all command Index dictates which sensor value to read
- BYTE	Index
0=SW, 1-8=IR, 9-10=Line, 11=Light, 12=Mic, 13-15=Accel
- UINT	Return

	LCDBacklight
Allows the LCD backlight brighntess to be adjusted
- BYTE	Intensity
Range 0-100, 0=Off, 1=Min Brightness, 100=Max Brightness
- VOID	Return

	LCDDrawRect
Allows a rectangle to be drawn on the LCD
- BYTE	X1
X Pixel 0-127
- BYTE	Y1
Y Pixel 0-31
- BYTE	X2
X Pixel 0-127
- BYTE	Y2
Y Pixel 0-31
- VOID	Return

	ReadLine
Reads one of the IR line sensors 0-1 0=Left, 1=Right
- BYTE	index
0=Left, 1=Right
- UINT	Return

	ServoDisable
Allows one of the servo outputs 0-3 to be disabled
- BYTE	Channel
Range 0-3
- VOID	Return

	ServoEnable
Allows one of the servo outputs 0-3 to be enabled
- BYTE	Channel
Range 0-3
- VOID	Return

	CardReadByte
Reads a byte from the currently open file. Starts at the beginning of the file and auto increments to the end
- BYTE	Return

	CardErase
Attempts to delete an existing file on the SD card 255=Error, 1=File not found, 0=Delete OK
- STRING	Filename
- BYTE	Return

	CardWriteByte
Appends a byte to the end of the currently open file
- BYTE	Data
- VOID	Return

	EncoderRead
Reads one of the motor encoder counters. Approx 0.328296mm of travel per encoder unit.
- BYTE	index
0=Left, 1=Right
- UINT	Return

	SetMotors
Sets the motor speeds without feedback Range -100 to 100
[[File:]] -	Left
Range -100 to 100
[[File:]] -	Right
Range -100 to 100
- VOID	Return

	Backwards
Drives the robot backwards - waits for the distance to be traversed before returning
- UINT	Distance
Distance in mm
- VOID	Return

	EncoderReset
Resets the motor encoder counters
- VOID	Return

	LCDVerbose
Allows the LCD to automatically report the API commands as they get processed. Default - verbose on
- BYTE	State
0=Off 1=On
- VOID	Return

	SetProp
Allows the COM port property to be set from a parent component.
- STRING	PropName
- ULONG	PropVal
- VOID	Return

	CardInit
Attempts to startup the SD card 255=No Card, 254=Init Fail, 0=Init OK
- BYTE	Return

	GetProp
Allows the property filter for the COM port list to be copied to a parent component.
- STRING	PropName
- STRING	Return

	LCDClear
Clears the LCD
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Circular Buffer Size
	Connections
	Simulations