Local server + RasPi + ESP8266 update rate

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Recently I’ve installed Blynk server 0.16.2 on a Raspberry Pi 2 model B. The RPi also runs a dhcp server and functions as a wifi access point (using isc-dhcp-server and hostapd). So, all devices connect directly to the RPi. I’m running the Blynk app on a Nexus 7 2013, and Arduino code is compiled for an ESP8266 module.

So far, all is working well. However, I’d like to increase the data rates. For example, if I move a slider in the Anrdoid app, and control e.g. brightness of an LED connected to the ESP8266, the update rate is quite limited, say 2-5 Hz.

I would expect higher data rates, so where is the limitation? Is it the Android app, and is it in some way possible to increase update rate?

Thanks in advance!

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Hello. At the moment this limitation is done on mobile clients. It was done because many hardware crashed even with 2-5Hz. And now there is no way to change it for user.

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Thanks for the quick reply! Is there any chance an option will be added in the future, such that this limit can be changed? Or do you have any ideas / creative workarounds? Like, using other clients or so.

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No. As for 1 year you are the first person who asked about that :slight_smile:.

Yes, this is possible to do via websocket client or java client, but this requires coding skills.