Hello Everyone,
I have the same problem which jumps out after compiling the script. In the script (.ino) is all my details fill in and the line is un-commented and the problem is the same…
xxx/Documents\Arduino\libraries\Blynk\src/Blynk/BlynkApi.h:39:6: error: #error “Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME”
#error “Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME”
^~~~~
Hello Everyone,
GOOD NEWS problem solved !
I was using two libraries for BLYNK…
1/ Blynk by Volodymyr Shymanskyy (v-1.2.0)
2/ BlynkESP32_BT_WF by Knoi Hoang (v-1.2.2)
Just deleted the second from Arduino IDE and problem magically disappear !
Compiled script without any issues and now in progress to upload to device.
Fingers crossed …
For anyone who is wondering why your code is not working even if you included the “BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME”, In the new update they hardcoded these variables but there seems to be a bug.
To Fix this issue [Instructions about editing the Blynk libraries removed by moderator]
Edit by moderator…
There are a number of scenarios that can cause this compiler error message in version 1.3.0 of the Blynk library…
Your #define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and #define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME lines of code need to be at the very top of your sketch
You need to ensure that your code does actually say #define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and not #define BLYNK_DEVICE_ID
Earlier versions of the Blynk web console used #define BLYNK_DEVICE_ID and this was confusing, because the ID belongs to the template and not the device. If you created a sketch some time ago and this included #define BLYNK_DEVICE_ID then it won’t compile under release 1.3.0 of the Blynk library unless you amend this line of code.
As always, It’s recommended that you go to the web console and copy the two or three lines of firmware configuration code and paste it directly into the very beginning of your sketch.
Pete.
End of edit by moderator
@Zeath did you read the post I linked here…
I’ve tested this and can’t find a bug - only user error where BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME continues to be used instead of BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME.
Can you provide an example sketch where the code won’t compile?
Pete.
Hey @PeteKnight sure here’s it is
#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial
#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
#include <BlynkSimpleEsp8266.h>
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID "**********"
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME "*************"
#define BLYNK_AUTH_TOKEN "****************************"
char auth[] = BLYNK_AUTH_TOKEN;
char ssid[] = "***********"; //Enter your WIFI name
char pass[] = "***********"; //Enter your WIFI password
//Get the button value
BLYNK_WRITE(V0) {
digitalWrite(D4, param.asInt());
}
void setup() {
//Set the LED pin as an output pin
pinMode(D4, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(D4, LOW);
//Initialize the Blynk library
Blynk.begin(auth, ssid, pass, "blynk.cloud", 80);
}
void loop() {
//Run the Blynk library
Blynk.run();
}That’s because these three lines of code aren’t at the very top of your sketch…
It says this for a reason…
The 1.2.0 version of the library was more forgiving about this, but the rule is once again being enforced rigidly in version 1.3.0
Your code compiles fine for me when I make this change.
I’m going to ammed your earlier post, as it’s not appropriate for users to start hacking around with the libraries to remove the enforcement of these rules.
Pete.
I just checked by reverting the changes i did in the library and putting the defining variables at the top, It seems to have fixed it but a note to the devs (Nobody defines their variables before including their libraries)
The libraries use templates. You need the defines before the includes so the templates can pick them up.
I think the reason why the template ID and name need to be at the top of the sketch are so that they can be parsed correctly by the Blynk.Air process and this is why the library enforces this.
Either way, that’s the rule and Blynk requires it to be followed.
Pete.
Hello pete, i already put it on the first of my sketch and it still #error “Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME” can you help me?
Not without seeing your code, and compiler error message and knowing which Blynk library version you are using.
Don’t forget the triple backticks with your code and compiler error message.
Pete.
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID "TMPL6HUbLaRPJ"
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME "Water Level Measurement"
#define BLYNK_AUTH_TOKEN "8_JfJQcVMIPGqcRgtHvRY3EZTkO42squ"
#define BLYNK_FIRMWARE_VERSION "1.3.2"
#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial
#include "BlynkEdgent.h"
#define echoPin 32
#define trigPin 33
long duration;
int distance;
void ultrasonic()
{
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
delayMicroseconds(2);
digitalWrite(trigPin, HIGH);
delayMicroseconds(10);
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
duration = pulseIn(echoPin, HIGH);
distance = duration * 0.034 / 2; //formula to calculate the distance for ultrasonic sensor
Serial.print("Distance: ");
Serial.println(distance);
Blynk.virtualWrite(V0, distance);
delay(500);
}
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600);
pinMode(34, INPUT);
pinMode(trigPin, OUTPUT);
pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);
BlynkEdgent.begin();
delay(2000);
}
void loop()
{
BlynkEdgent.run();
ultrasonic();
}
i use Blynk Library ver 1.3.2
Clearly you didn’t take any notice of this…
or this…
Please edit your post, using the pencil icon at the bottom, and add triple backticks at the beginning and end of your code so that it displays correctly.
Triple backticks look like this:
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Copy and paste these if you can’t find the correct symbol on your keyboard.
Then delete the screenshot of your compiler error message and replace it with the text (copied and pasted) from your IDE, and place triple backticks at the beginning and end of that too.
And, if you want help with this, tell us which version of the Blynk library you are using.
Pete.
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID "TMPL6HUbLaRPJ"
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_NAME "Water Level Measurement"
#define BLYNK_AUTH_TOKEN "8_JfJQcVMIPGqcRgtHvRY3EZTkO42squ"
#define BLYNK_FIRMWARE_VERSION "1.3.2"
#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial
#include "BlynkEdgent.h"
#define echoPin 32
#define trigPin 33
long duration;
int distance;
void ultrasonic()
{
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
delayMicroseconds(2);
digitalWrite(trigPin, HIGH);
delayMicroseconds(10);
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
duration = pulseIn(echoPin, HIGH);
distance = duration * 0.034 / 2; //formula to calculate the distance for ultrasonic sensor
Serial.print("Distance: ");
Serial.println(distance);
Blynk.virtualWrite(V0, distance);
delay(500);
}
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600);
pinMode(34, INPUT);
pinMode(trigPin, OUTPUT);
pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);
BlynkEdgent.begin();
delay(2000);
}
void loop()
{
BlynkEdgent.run();
ultrasonic();
}
extern "C" {
void app_loop();
void eraseMcuConfig();
void restartMCU();
}
#include "Settings.h"
#include <BlynkSimpleEsp32_SSL.h>
#ifndef BLYNK_NEW_LIBRARY
#error "Old version of Blynk library is in use. Please replace it with the new one."
#endif
#if !defined(BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID) || !defined(BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME)
#error "Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME"
#endif
#include "BlynkState.h"
#include "ConfigStore.h"
#include "ResetButton.h"
#include "ConfigMode.h"
#include "Indicator.h"
#include "OTA.h"
inline
void BlynkState::set(State m) {
if (state != m && m < MODE_MAX_VALUE) {
DEBUG_PRINT(String(StateStr[state]) + " => " + StateStr[m]);
state = m;
// You can put your state handling here,
// i.e. implement custom indication
}
}
void printDeviceBanner()
{
Blynk.printBanner();
DEBUG_PRINT("--------------------------");
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Product: ") + BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME);
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Hardware: ") + BOARD_HARDWARE_VERSION);
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Firmware: ") + BLYNK_FIRMWARE_VERSION " (build " __DATE__ " " __TIME__ ")");
if (configStore.getFlag(CONFIG_FLAG_VALID)) {
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Token: ...") + (configStore.cloudToken+28));
}
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Device: ") + BLYNK_INFO_DEVICE + " @ " + ESP.getCpuFreqMHz() + "MHz");
DEBUG_PRINT(String("MAC: ") + WiFi.macAddress());
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Flash: ") + ESP.getFlashChipSize() / 1024 + "K");
DEBUG_PRINT(String("ESP sdk: ") + ESP.getSdkVersion());
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Chip rev: ") + ESP.getChipRevision());
DEBUG_PRINT(String("Free mem: ") + ESP.getFreeHeap());
DEBUG_PRINT("--------------------------");
}
void runBlynkWithChecks() {
Blynk.run();
if (BlynkState::get() == MODE_RUNNING) {
if (!Blynk.connected()) {
if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
BlynkState::set(MODE_CONNECTING_CLOUD);
} else {
BlynkState::set(MODE_CONNECTING_NET);
}
}
}
}
class Edgent {
public:
void begin()
{
indicator_init();
button_init();
config_init();
WiFi.persistent(false);
WiFi.enableSTA(true); // Needed to get MAC
printDeviceBanner();
if (configStore.getFlag(CONFIG_FLAG_VALID)) {
BlynkState::set(MODE_CONNECTING_NET);
} else if (config_load_blnkopt()) {
DEBUG_PRINT("Firmware is preprovisioned");
BlynkState::set(MODE_CONNECTING_NET);
} else {
BlynkState::set(MODE_WAIT_CONFIG);
}
}
void run() {
app_loop();
switch (BlynkState::get()) {
case MODE_WAIT_CONFIG:
case MODE_CONFIGURING: enterConfigMode(); break;
case MODE_CONNECTING_NET: enterConnectNet(); break;
case MODE_CONNECTING_CLOUD: enterConnectCloud(); break;
case MODE_RUNNING: runBlynkWithChecks(); break;
case MODE_OTA_UPGRADE: enterOTA(); break;
case MODE_SWITCH_TO_STA: enterSwitchToSTA(); break;
case MODE_RESET_CONFIG: enterResetConfig(); break;
default: enterError(); break;
}
}
};
Edgent BlynkEdgent;
BlynkTimer timer;
void app_loop() {
timer.run();
}
Are you going to post your compiler error message text?
Pete.
Hi Peter
I have the same issue.
I’m using the BlynkEdgent and the 3 mentioned lines are on the top of the code.
On the first (main) page.
The error message looks like this:
In file included from C:\Users\Sandor\Documents\Arduino\KozpontiFigyeles-OTA-08_clone\KozpontiFigyeles-OTA-08_clone.ino:40:
C:\Users\Sandor\Documents\Arduino\KozpontiFigyeles-OTA-08_clone\BlynkEdgent.h:16:2: error: #error "Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME"
16 | #error "Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME"
| ^~~~~
exit status 1
Compilation error: #error "Please specify your BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID and BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME"
Thank You
Your triple backticks need to be immediately above and below your compiler error message, not at the beginning and end of your post. You can use the pencil icon at the bottom of the post to fix this.
Please post your sketch (with triple backticks, as explained above) and tell us which version of the Blynk library you have installed.
Pete.