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RateController (RC) is an add-on app that works with AgOpenGPS (https://github.com/farmerbriantee/AgOpenGPS/) for product application rate control.

RC Installation

1. Go to https://github.com/SK21/AOG_RC
2. Under Releases click latest.
3. Download RateControllerApp.zip
4. Extract the file to a folder of your choice.
5. Find and run RateController.exe

Module Installation

There are various pcbs for the Nano, Teensy, ESP8266 and ESP32. They can be installed with the arduino IDE or PCBsetup. https://github.com/SK21/PCBsetup . The Nano and Teensy need a serial connection. ESP8266 can use serial or OTA wifi. The ESP32 can update from its hotspot web page.

Connecting to a module

1. Upload the firmware.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between the module and the tablet/router/network switch.
3. In the rate app go to Menu – Module Config – Network.
4. Select the Local IP.
5. Save the changes with the down arrow in the lower right of the dialog.
6. Press the up arrow in the centre of the dialog to send the subnet setting to the module.
7. Go to Menu – Products – Product 1.
8. Select the Options tab and check that the Module ID is 0.
9. The Mod icon should turn green when connected.
10. Check connection on the Comm Diagnostics page. The Subnet Address should be the one selected in step 4. The Ethernet tab should show information being sent and received.

Disclaimer

This software is for discussion and learning. It is not in any way to be used on any physical equipment and is meant for use by a simulator only.