Firmata Encode and Decode nodes missing

vvvv beta question
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Hi guys. I’m new. :)

I just installed vvvv_45beta29.2_x64 and the current addonpack.
When I create the “Arduino”-node it’s red. A look inside reveals that the Firmata Encode and Decode nodes are missing. Mousing over those nodes further reveals that “Virmata.dll” is missing.

Can it be that thats an error in the addonpack?..

So after a long search i found this: obsolete-see-addonpack-arduino-firmata-2.2-plugins It contains a file called “VVVVirmata-2.x.dll” which I copied to \addonpack\lib\nodes\plugins and renamed to “Virmata.dll”. At least now the nodes aren’t red any more. :)

I’ve got Firmata 2.3.4 running on my board (Duemilanove) and it works flawlessly with the test programm “firmata_test.exe” from the firmata website. However in vvvv there is no data coming in or out.

When I select the adequate COM port and hit the Connect-toggle, the RX and TX leds flash around for 2 seconds or so but then nothing happens. The String box intented to tell you the version of firmata on the board remains empty.

I’d be really grateful for some help! :)

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hei robocop,

it is not a good idea to copy obsolete stuff to your addonpack. thing is that the arduino nodes were not yet available for b29.2_x64. so either use

  • 32bit b29.2
    or
  • 64bit a29.3
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Hullo joreg,

I assumed it would be a bad idea. :)
I just tried with the 64bit a29.3 core and addons and that did the trick!
After two days of frustration I couldn’t be happier.

Thanks a lot!