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Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 13:34
by PoltoS
We at Z-Wave.Me are working on the new Z-Uno based on the new SiLabs chip. It is almost done, so before end of this year you will certainly have a chance to touch it!

By this message we would like to ask you to give us your feedback and suggestsion. What to improve in the Z-Uno, what to improve in the Z-Uno Shield?

All suggestions are welcome: schematics, technical characteristics, software features, IDE, packing, ...

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 27 Sep 2020 20:34
by rob@dodt
Hi Z-wave.Me

So what I like to be available on the new Z-Uno devices:
- enhanced DEBUG capabilities
- JTAG interface

Debug capabilities like breakpoints and watches are a must have for every (semi-professional) embedded developer. See Embedded print Statements != Debugging (https://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-an ... /240148855).

Having a JTAG interface onboard the Z-Uno devices also allowes the UART to be used as... UART :D

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 07:42
by jrossouw
Hi,

* I find the range of the device very short compared to other Z-Wave Plus devices in my network. Would fitting an external antenna connector help improve the range?
* Can you also please look at integration with Visual Studio - perhaps via the PlatformIO plugin?
* Would it be possible to add an API to get details of the received signal quality/strength? It would make positioning the device in the network a bit easier.

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 20:47
by PoltoS
Hi!

* Making a better antenna for the new Z-Uno. Will be better for sure
* Visual Studio Code integration is already done for the new Z-Uno
* We will try it

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 22:19
by bashNinja
More channels would be useful.

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 12:54
by PoltoS
More than 32 ?????

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 02 Nov 2020 09:56
by jrossouw
Please add an antenna connector by default. I soldered one on to my Z-Uno and now I get almost 100m range with a Yagi antenna.

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 17 Nov 2020 01:06
by Hillie
Will the current z-uno be working with VS Code?

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 17 Nov 2020 03:36
by PoltoS
No, only next (7th gen). The current (5th gen) will not. Sorry

Re: Z-Uno and Z-Uno Shiled. Request for improvements

Posted: 12 Dec 2020 07:55
by jrossouw
When can we expect the new version?