[SOLVED] Alternatives to delay() - SimpleTimer isn't enough

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@Jamin here is what i want to happen
CASE 1 when the V1 goes HIGH

  1. Turn on the transistor on(HIGH) that is on pin A4
  2. set the PWM value on pin D11 = 255
  3. Turn of the transistor (LOW) after the servo has reached the desired position(which takes about 1500 milliseconds )
    CASE 2 when V1 goes LOW
  4. Turn on the transistor (HIGH)
  5. Set the PWM value on pin D11 = 10
  6. Turn of the transistor after 1500 milliseconds

Yes, English is not my first language so i overlook it when i am in a hurry
Sorry, I will take care of this in future.

what is easy to understand and implement SimpleTimer or millis()?

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I hate millis()

Simpletimer is soā€¦ Simpleā€¦

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#include <SimpleTimer.h>

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#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial    // Comment this out to disable prints and save space
#include <ESP8266_Lib.h>
#include <BlynkSimpleShieldEsp8266.h>
#include<Servo.h>

// You should get Auth Token in the Blynk App.
// Go to the Project Settings (nut icon).
char auth[] = "auth";

// Your WiFi credentials.
// Set password to "" for open networks.
char ssid[] = "Dreamerz";
char pass[] = "pass";

// Hardware Serial on Mega, Leonardo, Micro...
#define EspSerial Serial
Servo servo;
SimpleTimer timer;

// or Software Serial on Uno, Nano...
//#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
//SoftwareSerial EspSerial(2, 3); // RX, TX

// Your ESP8266 baud rate:
#define ESP8266_BAUD 9600


ESP8266 wifi(&EspSerial);


BLYNK_WRITE(V1) {
if ( param.asInt()== 1 ) {
  void enable(timer);
  digitalWrite(18, HIGH);
  servo.write(255);
   ??? //replace this with a function that can execute the following after 2 seconds
  digitalWrite(18, LOW);
}
}

BLYNK_WRITE(V1) 
{ if ( param.asInt() == 0 ) {
  void enable(timer);
  digitalWrite(18, HIGH);
  servo.write(10);
  ??? //replace this with a function that can execute the following after 2 seconds
  digitalWrite(18, LOW);
}
}





    
    

void setup()
{
  pinMode(18,OUTPUT);
  timer.setTimeout(2000, repeatMe);
  
 
  // Set console baud rate
  Serial.begin(9600);
  delay(10);
  // Set ESP8266 baud rate
  EspSerial.begin(ESP8266_BAUD);
  delay(10);

  Blynk.begin(auth, wifi, ssid, pass);
}

void loop(){
  timer.run();
  Blynk.run();

help please. not able to understand simple timer
@Costas @Jamin

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Dont spam the forums with duplicate posts/threads

You ask a question once. If someone does not reply, do not make more threads about the same question.

I would like to point out that it is a public holiday long weekend here in New Zealand. Itā€™s summer and im going to the beach.

Here is your answer, it compiles but untested. Im not going to be around for 24 hours to help but someone else here might.

#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial
#include <ESP8266_Lib.h>
#include <BlynkSimpleShieldEsp8266.h>
#include <Servo.h>
#include <SimpleTimer.h>

char auth[] = "auth";
char ssid[] = "Dreamerz";
char pass[] = "pass";

#define EspSerial Serial
Servo servo;
SimpleTimer timer;

#define ESP8266_BAUD 9600
ESP8266 wifi(&EspSerial);

// THIS IS A FUNCTION WHICH YOU CAN PASS AND 
// ARGUMENT TO, AND CAN BE USED LOADS OF TIMES
// QUICKLY AND EASILY. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BUILD
// FUNCTIONS TO DO REPEATED TASKS

void servo_ON(int data) {
  digitalWrite(18, HIGH);
  delay(10); // NO MORE THAN 25ms is OKAY
  servo.write(data); // PASSING data TO THE servo.write() COMMAND
}

// THE SIMPLE OFF FUNCTION. THIS ONE CANT HAVE AN ARGUMENT
// BECAUSE IT IS A CALLBACK FOR THE TIMER. WHEN THE setTimeout()
// COMPLETES, IT CALLS THIS FUNCTION
void servo_OFF() {
  digitalWrite(18, LOW);
}

BLYNK_WRITE(V1) {
  if ( param.asInt() ) {
    servo_ON(255); // ENTER MOVEMENT VALUE AS ARGUMENT
    timer.setTimeout(1500, servo_OFF); // AFTER 1500ms (1.5s), RUN servo_OFF() ONCE
  } else {
    servo_ON(10); // ENTER MOVEMENT VALUE AS ARGUMENT
    timer.setTimeout(1500, servo_OFF);
  }

//--------------

  void setup() {
    pinMode(18, OUTPUT);
    Serial.begin(9600);
    delay(10);
    EspSerial.begin(ESP8266_BAUD);
    delay(10);
    Blynk.begin(auth, wifi, ssid, pass);
  }

  void loop() {
    timer.run();
    Blynk.run();
  }
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So simple :slight_smile:

Enjoy the beach @Jamin

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@Jamin thank you so much. i wonā€™t spam the forums again. SORRY!!

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