Heltec F&T Firmware Feedback

#1

The Heltec F&T firmware is still in its early stages. If you encounter any bugs that need reporting or would like any features added, you can provide feedback in this thread.

#2

Any chance some of the beta testers can get a board to try it out?

#3

Sure. You can apply by emailing hilbert.wang@heltec.cn

#4

there are two errors in the Radio library
timeout doesn’t work in functions RadioRx and RadioRxBoosted
Here are the changes to make

void RadioRx( uint32_t timeout )
{
#if defined(WIFI_LORA_32_V4)||defined(WIRELESS_TRACKER_V2)
pinMode(LORA_PA_POWER,OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(LORA_PA_POWER,HIGH);

rtc_gpio_hold_dis((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_EN);
pinMode(LORA_PA_EN,OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(LORA_PA_EN,HIGH);

#endif

SX126xSetDioIrqParams( IRQ_RX_DONE | IRQ_CRC_ERROR| IRQ_RX_TX_TIMEOUT,
                       IRQ_RX_DONE | IRQ_CRC_ERROR| IRQ_RX_TX_TIMEOUT,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE );

else
{
here—> SX126xSetRx( RxTimeout << 6 ); //error it’s SX126xSetRx( timeout << 6 )
}

and too in the fonction
void RadioRxBoosted( uint32_t timeout )			
interruptions are missing
SX126xSetDioIrqParams( IRQ_RX_DONE,
                       IRQ_RX_DONE,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE );
					   
					just copy from the function   void RadioRx( uint8t timeout)
					the line
SX126xSetDioIrqParams( IRQ_RX_DONE | IRQ_CRC_ERROR| IRQ_RX_TX_TIMEOUT,
                       IRQ_RX_DONE | IRQ_CRC_ERROR| IRQ_RX_TX_TIMEOUT,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE,
                       IRQ_RADIO_NONE );
#5

The GPS will not aquire satellites on the mesh node T1. I’ve tried leaving it outside for an extended period of time as well. Many others in my community group are having the same issue.

#6

I just flashed the latest version on the V4-R8 and it is very limited. No way of changing settings or modes from the device itself. Also it freezes when going to the tracking portion of the menu and you have to reset the device. There also is no mention on how to get offline maps onto the device.

#7

After flashing the F&T firmware, all I have is 2 menus. Quick ping, that has “send message” or “send advert” or short press side buttons to get to Compass, “calibrate”.

Also, the only screen I have is the Home Screen which reads:

Home
ID: (With the serial)
MSG: 0
Pin: (Which changes every reset)