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	\|keepalive\|\|the server is constantly sending keepalive packets to the client, if it doesn't get a response in the ''keepalive'' milliseconds, it will close the connection (~~0 turns off~~, so server ~~won't send keep alive~~)		\|keepalive\|\|the server is constantly sending keepalive packets to the client, if it doesn't get a response in the ''keepalive'' milliseconds, it will close the connection. Setting this to 0 disables keepalives entirely.

			'''IMPORTANT''' - If this setting is set to anything other than 0 or 4000 (the default), the client-side keepalive must also be set to 2x the server-side setting using the C API call: PhidgetNet_setProperty("keepalive", "%d", 8000);
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	\|resolveaddrs\|\|if addresses should be resolved to names (affects performance)		\|resolveaddrs\|\|if addresses should be resolved to names (affects performance)

TMP1202 Quick Start Guide

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__NOINDEX__
__NOTOC__
{{#seo:|description=Get started with your RTD Phidget}}

==Part 1: Setup==
{{PT1 Deck Sequence}}

==Part 2: Using Your Phidget==
===Connections Overview===
[[Image:TMP1202_Wiring.png|600px|link=|center]]

{|
| '''VINT Port''' || This device is controlled through a [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=2&catid=64&pcid=57 VINT Hub Phidget].
|-
| '''EXC+''' || Power line for the RTD (usually red)
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| '''RTD+''' || Positive measurement line for the RTD (choose the same color as EXC+)
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| '''RTD-''' || Negative measurement line for the RTD (choose the same color as EXC-)
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| '''EXC-''' || Ground line (usually black or silver)
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| ||
|}

===Phidget Control Panel===
Use the Phidget Control Panel to explore your device's functionality. Each channel is described below.

[[Image:TMP1202_ControlPanel.png|link=|center]]

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===Resistance Input===
[[Image:TMP1202_ControlPanel_ResInputExample.png|link=|thumb|500px|<center>''Resistance Input application - Phidget Control Panel (Windows)''</center>]]
* The Data Interval, Change Trigger, and Wire Setup can be configured (see Part 4 for details).
* The probe resistance in ohms is displayed on the right.
}}

{{UGC-Entry|RTD Input||
[[Image:TMP1202_ControlPanel_RTDInputExample.png|link=|thumb|500px|<center>''RTD Input application - Phidget Control Panel (Windows)''</center>]]
===RTD Input===
* The Data Interval, Change Trigger, Probe Type and Wire Setup can be configured (see Part 4 for details).
* The probe temperature in degrees Celsius is displayed on the right.

}}

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==Part 4: Other Considerations ==

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===Two-Wire Mode===

[[Image:TMP1200-2wire.jpg|link=|350px|right]]

This is the simplest wiring setup for an RTD, but also the least accurate because the resistance of the leads are not taken into account. To connect a 2-wire RTD to the RTD Phidget, connect one wire to the RTD+ terminal, and the other to the RTD- terminal. Then connect the EXC+ terminal to the RTD+ terminal and the EXC- to the RTD- terminal with two short wires.

In your program, set {{Code|RTDWireSetup}} to 2-wire mode. In the {{Phidget22 API}} select the TMP1200 and your programming language of choice to see exact naming conventions.

===Three-Wire Mode===

[[Image:TMP1200-3wire.jpg|link=|350px|right]]

In a three-wire RTD, the extra wire is added to measure the resistance of one of the leads. This calculation assumes that both leads have the same resistance. Your RTD should have two wires that share a color; connect one of these wires to the RTD- terminal and the other to the EXC- terminal. The differently colored wire connects to the RTD+ terminal. Then connect the EXC+ terminal to the RTD+ terminal with a short wire.

In your program, set {{Code|RTDWireSetup}} to 3-wire mode. In the {{Phidget22 API}} select the TMP1200 and your programming language of choice to see exact naming conventions.

===Four-Wire Mode===

[[Image:TMP1200-4wire.jpg|link=|350px|right]]

A four-wire RTD is normally used in precision measurement, when the assumption that both leads have the same resistance is not accurate enough. Unfortunately the RTD Phidget does not support this particular feature of four-wire RTDs. It does support the use of four-wire RTDs using the same assumption as three-wire mode. To connect a four-wire RTD, simply connect one pair of same-colored wires to the RTD+ and EXC+ terminals, and the other pair to the RTD- and EXC- terminals.

In your program, set {{Code|RTDWireSetup}} to 4-wire mode. In the {{Phidget22 API}} select the TMP1200 and your programming language of choice to see exact naming conventions.

}}
{{UGC-Entry|Line Resistance Measurement||
In three and four wire modes, this device will measure the line resistance every 5 minutes. This measurement will cause a delay in measurement for data intervals of less than 500ms. To force the line resistance to be recalculated, you must close and re-open the device.
}}
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Language - C

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	== C Libraries ==		== C Libraries ==
	If you've installed the Phidget drivers for [[OS - Windows\|Windows]], [[OS - macOS\|~~MacOS~~]], or [[OS - Linux\|Linux]], then you already have the files you need for your C project.		If you've installed the Phidget drivers for [[OS - Windows\|Windows]], [[OS - macOS\|macOS]], or [[OS - Linux\|Linux]], then you already have the files you need for your C project.

	==== Windows Considerations ====		==== Windows Considerations ====

Using XLights with Phidgets

Mparadis — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:23:16 GMT

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{{#seo:|keywords=xLights, ws2812, christmas lights}}
{{#seo:|description=Learn how to use a Phidgets addressable LED controller with xLights software.}}
==Introduction==
[[Image:xLights.png|400px|thumb|link=]]
xLights is a free and open-source comprehensive light control platform that helps create small or large light displays quickly, without the need for coding. This guide will walk you through how to add the Addressable LED Phidget as a controller in xLights.

== Demonstration ==
<center>{{#ev:youtube|G6JIiXuTe18|rel=0}}</center>

==Hardware==
This project uses the following parts:
* [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=969 PhidgetSBC4 (SBC3003_0)]
* [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1368 Addressable LED Phidget (LED0100_0)]
* [{{SERVER}}/?tier=2&catid=28&pcid=24 USB Cable]
* [{{SERVER}}/?tier=1&catid=61&pcid=54 12V Power Supply for PhidgetSBC]
* [{{SERVER}}/?prodid=1011&pcid=77 Ethernet cable]
* 16x16 Addressable LED Array
* 5V 3.5A Power Supply for LEDs
* Windows, macOS or Linux computer

==Assembly==
[[Image:xL_setup.png|link=|700px]]

Assemble the system following these steps:
* Connect your LED array to the Addressable LED Phidget
* Connect the Addressable LED Phidget to the PhidgetSBC4 using a USB cable
* Connect the PhidgetSBC4 to your network router or switch with an ethernet cable
* Connect the 12V power supply to the PhidgetSBC
* Connect the LED power supply to the Addressable LED Phidget. Here, our LED array requires 5V.

== Server Setup ==

=== SBC Web Configuration ===
In this project, we'll be using a client (our desktop computer) and a server (the PhidgetSBC4).

To start, we need prepare the PhidgetSBC4 with the required packages and configurations. Log into the SBC's web interface by double clicking on its control panel entry:

[[Image:xL_controlpanel.png|link=|center]]

Next, follow these steps:
#Log in and navigate to '''System -> Packages'''.
#Install the '''C/C++ Development Tools/Headers'''.
#'''Refresh Available Packages''' and '''Upgrade All Packages'''

[[Image:xL_packages.png|link=|center]]

Finally, go to '''Network -> Settings''' and enable the SSH server if it isn't already enabled.

=== Installing the Server ===

Now that SSH is enabled, we can remote in with SSH software (we recommend [https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY]). Or, you can plug a monitor and keyboard into the SBC4 and complete the rest of this section in the terminal directly.

If you don't already have '''git''' installed, you can get it with the following commands:
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash>
apt update
apt install git
</syntaxhighlight>

If you don't already have the '''make''' command installed, you can get it with:
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash>
apt install build-essential
</syntaxhighlight>

Navigate to '''/usr/userapps/''' (you'll have to create the userapps directory if this is the first project on this SBC) and use the following command to download the server project files:
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash>
git clone https://github.com/PhidgetsInc/openpixelcontrol-ph22.git
</syntaxhighlight>

All of the files and folders for the server code will be added in a folder named '''openpixelcontrol-ph22'''.

If you're not experienced with the terminal, we recommend switching back to the SBC web interface at this point. Go to the '''Projects''' tab and you should see the project folder. Click on the folder to open it.

[[Image:xL_project1.png|link=|center]]

Scroll down and click the '''make''' button to build the project.

[[Image:xL_make.png|link=|center]]

Once it's done building you can test the server by returning to your SSH terminal and typing '''./bin/Phidget_server''' from the project folder. If it's successful, you should see this:

[[Image:xL_serverRunning.png|link=|center]]

Once the server is running, we can configure our client.

== Client Setup ==

To begin, install [https://xlights.org/ xLights] on your client computer.

=== Controller Configuration ===

Open xLights and add a new ethernet controller under the controllers tab:

[[Image:xL_controller.png|link=|center]]

* The '''Protocol''' should be set to 'OPC'.
* The '''Message Data Size''' should be equal to the number of LEDs in your display multiplied by the number of color channels. This project uses a 16x16 grid of RGB lights, so the data size is 768. For a strand of 100 RGBW lights, the data size would be 400.
* The '''IP address''' needs to be set to the SBC's IP, which you can find in the Phidget Control Panel:

[[Image:xL_IP.png|link=|center]]

=== Layout Configuration ===

The layout lets you accurately model your lights in xLights. For a simple LED strip click on "Single Line", and for a grid, use "Matrix". Then click and drag in the black space to create the model.
[[Image:xL_layout.png|link=|center]]

Once it's created, click on your model to access the options.
[[Image:xL_layoutOptions.png|link=|center]]

We won't be going in depth on all the layout options in this article, but you can find more information in xLights' official documentation. For now, the important thing is to select '''Use Start Channel''' for the controller. Next, click on start channel and click on the '...' that appears. For '''Universe number''' select the IP address of the SBC.
[[Image:xL_universe.png|link=|center]]

In order to have our 16x16 grid display properly, the Strings, Nodes/String, and Strands/String must be set to 4, 64, and 4. This is because the LEDs are laid out in a zig-zag pattern. If you're using a strip, you can just set it to 1, N, 1, where N is the number of lights in your strip.

=== Sequencer ===

Once your controller and layout are set up, you can move to the sequencer tab and do '''File -> New Sequence'''. Select 'Animation', '40fps', and 'Quick Start'.

Now you can choose one of the effects from the effects bar and drag it into the row in the timeline corresponding to the layout you created. Drag it out so it lasts longer than a few seconds. Click on the play button, and you should see the effect play out on the preview in the bottom left. You can play with the Effect Settings and Colors windows to customize the effect.
[[Image:xL_timeline.png|link=|center]]

Further details on creating sequences fall outside of the scope of this article, but you can see the official xLights documentation for more information.

Now that your sequence is set up, you can click the lightbulb icon to attempt to connect to the SBC's server.
[[Image:xL_bulb.png|link=|center]]

If it's successful, you'll see the IP address of your client appear in your SSH terminal:
[[Image:xL_sshConnect.png|link=|center]]

When you hit play, you should see your lights activate.

[[Image:animation.gif|link=|center]]

== Running the Project on Boot ==

Now that you've confirmed the server and client work using SSH or a local terminal, we can set the program to launch on boot as a daemon.

Open the SBC web interface again and navigate to your project. Scroll down to '''Startup Settings''' and enable it, selecting '''bin/Phidget_server''' as the executable and clicking the save button below.

[[Image:xL_startup.png|link=|center]]

The next time you power cycle the SBC, the server will run and you should be able to connect with your xLights client.

== Running Autonomously on the SBC ==

You may find that having a second computer running the xLights app 24/7 is a bit overkill for the size and scope of your project. If you just want the SBC to run a few patterns on a loop all by itself, but you still want to use xLights to design the pattern, you can have the SBC act as both client and server for the OPC stream.

Open an SSH connection and go back to the /userapps/ directory on your SBC. Run the following command:
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash>
git clone https://github.com/PhidgetsInc/opcdecode-ph22.git
</syntaxhighlight>

This project requires '''libzstd''' to run. Install it with the following command:
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash>
apt install libzstd-dev
</syntaxhighlight>

You should now have a second project visible in the SBC web interface:

[[Image:xL_project2.png|link=|center]]

Click on openpixelcontrol-ph22 and start the project:

[[Image:xL_startProj.png|link=|center]]

Then go back and do the same for opcdecode-ph22. You should see your lights turn on and display the default pattern.

You can now configure both projects to run on boot as we did in the previous section, which will cause the pattern to display autonomously on boot, even if the SBC isn't connected to any network. You can design and save your own sequence in xLights and copy the .fseq file to the SBC to customize the pattern.

Using XLights with Phidgets

Mparadis — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:11:43 GMT

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Language - JavaScript

Patrick — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:35:18 GMT

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	===Node.js Applications===		===Node.js Applications===
	For Node.js applications, a [https://www.npmjs.com/package/phidget22 npm package] is available and can be installed with the following command:		For Node.js applications, an [https://www.npmjs.com/package/phidget22 npm package] is available and can be installed with the following command:
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	npm install phidget22		npm install phidget22

Language - Swift

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	With the Phidget22 library, it's easy to create Swift applications that work with Phidget devices.		With the Phidget22 library, it's easy to create Swift applications that work with Phidget devices.

	== Swift ~~Libraries~~ ==		== Swift Library ==
	~~If you've installed the Phidget drivers~~ for ~~[[OS -~~ macOS~~\|macOS]] or [[OS~~ - ~~iOS\|iOS]], then you already have~~ the ~~files you need for your project~~.		===SwiftPM===
			The Swift library for macOS and iOS is available via Swift Package Manager (SwiftPM) here:
			<syntaxhighlight>https://www.phidgets.com/git/phidget22-swift.git</syntaxhighlight>

			Note that the old CocoaPods release has been discontinued.

	====macOS Considerations====		====macOS Considerations====

Language - Max

Patrick — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:28:12 GMT

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	==Max Libraries==		==Max Libraries==
	To develop on Max with Phidgets, ~~you'll need~~ the [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22MaxMSP.zip ~~Phidgets~~ Max ~~Library~~].		To develop on Max with Phidgets, download the Max externals:
			* [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22MaxMSP.zip Max externals for Windows]
			* [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22MaxMSP.zip Max externals for macOS]

	Unpack the zip file and copy the appropriate folder:		Unpack the zip file and copy the appropriate folder:
	* For 32-bit Max, copy the '''x86''' folder.		* For 32-bit Max on Windows, copy the '''x86''' folder.
	* For 64-bit Max, copy the '''x64''' folder.		* For 64-bit Max on Windows, copy the '''x64''' folder.
			* For macOS, copy the '''externals''' folder.

	The folder you copied needs to be placed in a specific location for Max to reference it. Open Max and navigate to '''Options -> File Preferences'''.		The folder you copied needs to be placed in a specific location for Max to reference it. Open Max and navigate to '''Options -> File Preferences'''.