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Ah... Thanks. Now I know why I was unaware, between German language videos and museum location, I was totally unaware. Might as well be on the moon... well, the far side, as I can at least see the near side from here

Ah Yes... I watched all your videos way back when, while awaiting for my 1st (and only) Interface-A to arrive. You have an amazing collection!! I too originally played around with coding some stuff in Commodore 64 BASIC before finding the English version of LEGO Lines. I recently acquired original 1090 "box/book" of instruction cards, and I think I have assembled all the needed parts from within my collection... One day, when feeling well enough, I will build one of the arms.

@maehw Thanks for that!! Again, I regret my initial post... Turns out I have never actually read through this particular topic, otherwise I might have had more insight . In fact, I am not entirely sure why I even got an email notice about the prior posts I responded to . Perhaps because I recall following @Toastie ? Oh well... regardless of my opinions I am in no position to contribute, nor benefit from a copy anyhow (No old PC/XT with adaptor card, etc). So I will just sit back and watch from the peanut gallery (and run LEGO Lines from my Commodore 128 ).

Ya, I belatedly tried to delete my nonsense post... I haven't a clue who this Daniel is, or the circumstances at hand. But alas, I was caught out And far be it for me to judge others... Sorry for my initial post I have seen TC-Logo for MS-DOS, but was there even such a thing as an OG LEGO Lines for MS-DOS?? I have only seen a few references, but nothing conclusive. Oh well, I have no old DOS computers in my possession (despite starting my whole computer tech work history with ye old PC/XT), thus haven't really looked deeply into that side of things. BTW, I do have the english converted LEGO Lines for the Commodore-64 that is on archive.org. And I do appreciate the volunteered effort that was put into doing that.

I decided to zip my lip ... But don't have option to delete my own post???

Personally, I only have three interface-B devices. But using @Bliss's Python Script based method, the limiting factor would probably be only the number of Serial/USB ports, and processing power of the host to keep up with all the communication. These Interface-B's are chatty little boxes Hmm... I think I actually recall seeing yours, over the last year that I had been looking for alternative software options. Unfortunately I seem to recall not understanding enough to figure out how to implement it with whatever maven was. My only prior Java based language use was some small scripts in Node-Red. In the end, I found Python more comfortable, due the simplicity of an IDE like Thonny (Now I am wondering if it works with Java??). And my familiarity of already using it (and micropython) with microcontrollers and PyBricks won me over. But I like learning stuff, when able, so I might look into your Java based option again.

Well, after many days of 1st snow, 6 hour power outage (in freezing cold and all electric heat), dead camera server (faulty UPS??) computer revival/replacement, and even issues with micropython behaviour that just messed up my thinking... (PS, I belatedly realised that there is NO reason to try this on the Win 7 PC, as due it's very nature, a ESP32/Micropython controlled Interface-B needs no serial ports... Doh!)... I can finally concur :D I am running an Pi400 with Mosquitto MQTT broker and Node-Red. And using Node-Red to handle the logic, the Micropython Interface-B has been running over 24 hours. With temp, rotation, button and light (the button and bulb control and indicate the status of a 120v lamp, via Sonoff switch).

Woops... Be aware, not sure if due to the free or Android version, but apparently restoring will wipe out all other connections that were there? Odd. And having almost installed advertised programs when meaning to hit the save button at the bottom, and not willing to spend $12CAD for this at the moment, I might stick with the Virtuino IoT and Node-Red interfaces I already have and understand

It's JSON so not a problem there. Worked great! Thanks! I had started on a couple of settings of my own with that app... as well as some more Node-Red, but between normal grogginess and stuffed sinuses due recent weather change... I fear the more GUI/HMI interfaces I struggle to learn, the greater my chances of forgetting where I live

And I finally got the MQTT part working. Took a bit to realise that, and where in the code, I needed to set the TX/RX pins... Silly me :P That app looks interesting... But looked like it was going to take me a bit to set it up, so I fell back to my Node-Red setup for some basic tests to confirm proper action.

Well, a bit of fiddling around (I still don't really understand the webrepl aspect?? I just use Thonny to run a program) I got an older ESP32 DevKit board to work with demob.py (press button on 1 see light on A) Baby steps

That was a big thing a bunch of us regulars on the BLYNK forum kept having to teach the noobs, never use blocking code!!!... That was with basic Arduino code and Legacy BLYNK (the new version is not as nice, and I gave up on it long ago). Still awaiting my Serial adapter, should be here today?? And I think I will have to simply duplicate what you have done with a basic ESP32, as I am finding micropython a learning curve as is, without also trying to make use of the Wio Terminal or PICO displays I have.

Ahh, the variety of microcontroller toys out there is wonderful. And costly I have a Seeedstudio Wio Terminal that I purchased on a wim, ages ago, but never did anything with. I just realised it supports UART(Serial), micropython and even USB HOST. I'll see if I can use it. Might even be able to make a functional GUI with it for simple output port activations... hmmmm?

Yes... I ended up needed a few when I got my last two Interface-B's... And NULL-Modem adapters. Seams one can never have enough variety on hand. Next on my "when I can afford it hit list" is this... As I seem to be getting back into the older PC tech stuff :P https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08CDQ76Q8 Wow... Why are these posted image links soooo large??? EDIT: OK better

I just ordered a 4x pack of the Serial modules for $15 CAD from Amazon... Ali would take to long. I should get mine this weekend, and then I can try out your latest interface driver