RuiDeng Riden RD6006 DC power supply

[UniSoft]

The 'USB' Option at the Top changes the USB Baudrate.

This option is only for internal isolated USB<->UART converter...
If need to disable USB select that option to OFF (OFF, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200)

Option 'Interface' selects the interface for internal connector (OFF/USB, WIFI, TTL, RS485)
and 'Baudrate' set the speed for it.
For WIFI interface, option 'Baudrate' is ignored and always used 115200

Both of these interfaces can work simultaneously.
That is, if you select the interface (WIFI, TTL, RS485), USB will not be disabled.

[sunkmail]

Option 'Interface' selects the interface for internal connector (OFF/USB, WIFI, TTL, RS485)
and 'Baudrate' set the speed for it.
For WIFI interface, option 'Baudrate' is ignored and always used 115200

Both of these interfaces can work simultaneously.
That is, if you select the interface (WIFI, TTL, RS485), USB will not be disabled.

Thanks for the info.

In that case, I'd like to make a couple suggestions for improved clarity:

   Change "USB" to "Front Panel USB"
                        or "Front USB"              (depending on the number of characters available)


   Change "Interface" to "Interface -INT"

   Change the option "USB" to "OFF"


Thanks

[UniSoft]

In that case, I'd like to make a couple suggestions for improved clarity:
   Change "USB" to "Front Panel USB"
                        or "Front USB"              (depending on the number of characters available)

what for?
there is only one single USB...

   Change the option "USB" to "OFF"

From beginning it was OFF...
But other people ask me to change it to USB (if USB is enabled)...

May be just rename that options to
TTL Interface
TTL Baudrate
?

[sunkmail]

In that case, I'd like to make a couple suggestions for improved clarity:
   Change "USB" to "Front Panel USB"
                        or "Front USB"              (depending on the number of characters available)

what for?
there is only one single USB...

Exactly ... Its confusing as it looks like there is another USB somewhere, or there are two places on the same page to change the same option.


I do see that 'Front USB' could also be confusing for the same reasons - it implies a second USB.

Perhaps changing the description from "USB" to "Interface - USB", as it is independent from the others??

   Change the option "USB" to "OFF"

From beginning it was OFF...
But other people ask me to change it to USB (if USB is enabled)...

May be just rename that options to
TTL Interface
TTL Baudrate
?

So call the other interface TTL?       I like that it does have the other options listed.  Getting Wifi to work with it set as TTL would be confusing too.



Since USB does have it's own 'OFF' option, it doesn't seem necessary to have it as an option in the 'Interface' menu item.

That brings me back to changing the "Interface" to "Interface -INT" or "Interface - 2nd" or "Interface Module" or "Interface - PCB"  or similar??    (Depending on characters available)


Kinda Related
- If WiFi is only available one one baud rate, could the baud rate menu item be automatically changed to that value and the option to change be greyed out?


Of course it's all your decision, I think I wasn't as clear as I should have been in the first message. 

[UniSoft]

New beta versions (m)
+ bug fixes
+ new option to edit IP address of the server (if it was assigned).
   Note: this is an IP address of the server, i.e. your phone, PC, web server, etc...
+ The table with memory cells is now always displayed by MEM + SHIFT
   (if enabled option "ShiftMemTable" then will be also displayed by SHIFT)
   (This table is sometimes annoying, popping up when not needed)

[Lotek]

How do you restore the default firmware if you have an issue?

[UniSoft]

How do you restore the default firmware if you have an issue?

To manually enter boot mode (loader mode),
keep pressed "ENTER" when power on RD60xx...

Use RidenPowerSupply software to update
http://www.ruidengkeji.com/rdupdate/software/RidenPower/RidenPowerSupply_V1.0.0.9.rar

or using my flasher or python script, flash stock firmwares...
http://www.ruidengkeji.com/rdupdate/firmware/RD60062/RD60062_V1.34.bin
http://www.ruidengkeji.com/rdupdate/firmware/RD60121/RD60121_V1.33.bin
http://www.ruidengkeji.com/rdupdate/firmware/RD60181/RD60181_V1.34.bin

If you flash stock from custom firmware,
after flash you should restore default settings
Keep pressed "0" when power on RD60xx...

[Lotek]

Thank you!

[ptluis]

Hello Unisoft, here is a suggestion. I personally prefer to have the information of the current Cutoff instead of Charge status, because that information already exists through the icon below. since others may prefer the text, why not add an option that allows us to choose which is best for our needs?

[DanMcKinney]

Unisoft - I've been using the RD6012 to power a DC linear motor, but it seems that there's a slight voltage ramp up that's causing me problems. Is the voltage ramp a built-in feature that can be changed in the firmware? It might be a plus for some applications, but not for mine! I need the power to reach 100% quickly.

The problem is that by the time the power supply has fully ramped up (I don't know how many ms is takes), the DC motor's shaft has already been extended to its full length. I've used a delay relay to help with this by adding a 10ms delay before power gets to the motor, but the relay can't work with the full range of voltages I need to drive the motor. 

Let me know if such a thing is possible. Thank you!

[UniSoft]

...Is the voltage ramp a built-in feature that can be changed in the firmware?

No! It can't be changed by firmware.

[DanMcKinney]

Thank you - good to know.

[UniSoft]

Just now announced RD6006P
https://mobile.twitter.com/Glenliu123
They offers discount (only 5 days)

[UniSoft]

I drew a schematic of RD6006P...
I drew it without removing the components from the PCB, so there may be errors.
If you see anything, let me know, I can double-check certain parts of the circuit until I assembled the power supply.

[Cliff Matthews]

Hi UniSoft can you please open a new thread for this model and make these PDF's and the 5-day discount the 1st post?
PLEASE?Do you remember post #538 when senior member BravoV asked for this? Your efforts are AMAZING but mixing models on one forum thread is making things confusing and time consuming for members to get help for the original model 6006 

[sunkmail]

Hi UniSoft can you please open a new thread for this model and make these PDF's and the 5-day discount the 1st post?
PLEASE?Do you remember post #538 when senior member BravoV asked for this? Your efforts are AMAZING but mixing models on one forum thread is making things confusing and time consuming for members to get help for the original model 6006 

Hi Cliff,

I've been writing a manual for the RD6006, RD6012, and RD6018 with some assistance from UniSoft ...


I plan on posting an (almost) complete document soon - Probably Wed, not sure yet. 
           There are a few things I want to complete first, but it won't be 100% by then.

When I do, I'm going to put it in it's own thread, kind of a Fresh Start from the current Firmware Revision with everything I could parse out of this thread.  I think this will help with what you're looking for.

I don't know if UniSoft would be posting new firmware changes in that thread - I haven't asked - But I hope to be able to keep the document up to date with the community's help.

[Cliff Matthews]

Hi UniSoft can you please open a new thread for this model and make these PDF's and the 5-day discount the 1st post?
PLEASE?Do you remember post #538 when senior member BravoV asked for this? Your efforts are AMAZING but mixing models on one forum thread is making things confusing and time consuming for members to get help for the original model 6006 

Hi Cliff,

I've been writing a manual for the RD6006, RD6012, and RD6018 with some assistance from UniSoft ...


I plan on posting an (almost) complete document soon - Probably Wed, not sure yet. 
           There are a few things I want to complete first, but it won't be 100% by then.

When I do, I'm going to put it in it's own thread, kind of a Fresh Start from the current Firmware Revision with everything I could parse out of this thread.  I think this will help with what you're looking for.

I don't know if UniSoft would be posting new firmware changes in that thread - I haven't asked - But I hope to be able to keep the document up to date with the community's help.

What BravoV was referring to (I concur) is that the newer P model should get its own Test Equipment thread.

[sunkmail]

I get that.

However, Having everything for the Rd60xx in one place (a single document) in a fresh thread would probably also be helpful.  This thread has gotten pretty unwieldly.

[sunkmail]

Hi UniSoft,

Based on my RD60xx custom Firmware Documentation Journey, I have a few small tweaks for your consideration:

Standby LED Setting
        Rename: "Default" to "Pulsating"


Language Setting
        Rename:
               "German" to "Deutsche "
               "French" to "Francais "


MEM Hint Setting
        Suggestions:
               Pressing a different Memory location button before the timeout value will display the values at the new location.

         Request:     
                 Can the old behavior:
                        "...  a second click during this time will apply these settings."
                                      Be put back in as an option?


ScrsaverBright Setting

               Suggestion:
                        Can the Brightness settings be made to line up with the 'Backlight' values?
 
                                    Currently:
                                          0 = Complete turn off the backlight.
                                          1 = ‘backlight’ level 0
                                          2  = ‘backlight’ level 1

                           Suggest '0' be renamed to OFF.  (for backlight is off with screensaver", then renumber the others to match the 'backlight' setting values.


Status Info Setting
                    Request:
                                 Can we have an option to choose what info gets cycled in 'Default' setting?
                                              ie, I don't care about the raw ADC values, but may want Temperature and Battery Voltage to cycle through.
 




Request:
      Can the firmware versions be unified into the same 'version' number, so only the Model number is different for each update?
        ie:
           RD6006_V1.35.a.bin
           RD6012_V1.35.a.bin
           RD6018_V1.35.a.bin         

                It would make it a lot easier to make sure everyone has the latest version.

                 (I'm assuming any changes at this point would apply to all versions the same - as the measurement differences between the models seems to be pretty solid - therefore they'll keep in sync moving forward)

[UniSoft]

Standby LED: Rename "Default" to "Pulsating"
Language: Rename "German" to "Deutsche"; "French" to "Francais"

OK

MEM Hint Setting
  Pressing a different Memory location button before the timeout value will display the values at the new location.

regress...
will fix

Can the old behavior:
                        "...  a second click during this time will apply these settings."
                                      Be put back in as an option?

The "Mem Hint" option controls this itself.
If enabled, the settings will be applied by double click.
(Only due to regress, does not work now)
Why need make a separate option for this?

ScrsaverBright Setting
Suggestion: Can the Brightness settings be made to line up with the 'Backlight' values?

values of 'ScrsaverBright' are equal to values of 'Backlight'
  OFF = Complete turn off the backlight.
  0     = ‘backlight’ level 0
  1     = ‘backlight’ level 1
  2     = ‘backlight’ level 2
  3     = ‘backlight’ level 3
  4     = ‘backlight’ level 4
5 is not available (= ‘backlight’ level 5) cause have to sense...

Status Info Setting
Request: Can we have an option to choose what info gets cycled in 'Default' setting?
ie, I don't care about the raw ADC values, but may want Temperature and Battery Voltage to cycle through.

There is no such option now.

Can the firmware versions be unified into the same 'version' number, so only the Model number is different for each update?

I use the same version as a stock firmware...
ie: RD60062_V1.34.1m
where:
  RD60062 - is a model
  V1.34 - version, equal to the stock firmware
  1 - subversion of custom firmware
  m - if there is a letter then this is a beta (release will be V1.34.2)
Original software check the version for updates, so I have to keep the same version as a stock firmware

[UniSoft]

Hi UniSoft can you please open a new thread for this model and make these PDF's and the 5-day discount the 1st post?

Here
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/ruideng-riden-rd6006p-dc-power-supply/

[TVHD]

Language: Rename "German" to "Deutsche"; "French" to "Francais"

OK

The translation of "German" to "Deutsche" is faulty, it should be "Deutsch"
@sunkmail: Please verify.

[bateau020]

Standby LED: Rename "Default" to "Pulsating"
Language: Rename "German" to "Deutsche"; "French" to "Francais"

OK

I second, and forgive me to nitpick a bit, but "Deutsch" (without the e) and "Français" (with the accent) would be best.

[sunkmail]

Language: Rename "German" to "Deutsche"; "French" to "Francais"

OK

The translation of "German" to "Deutsche" is faulty, it should be "Deutsch"
@sunkmail: Please verify.

Yes, My Bad.   It Should be 'Deutsch'        (This is kind of embarrassing ... My wife is German  )

MEM Hint Setting
  Pressing a different Memory location button before the timeout value will display the values at the new location.

regress...
will fix

Can the old behavior:
                        "...  a second click during this time will apply these settings."
                                      Be put back in as an option?

The "Mem Hint" option controls this itself.
If enabled, the settings will be applied by double click.
(Only due to regress, does not work now)
Why need make a separate option for this?

   No Need - If it was just a accidental Regress.   
                           I thought it may have been removed on purpose.
     
     

ScrsaverBright Setting
Suggestion: Can the Brightness settings be made to line up with the 'Backlight' values?

values of 'ScrsaverBright' are equal to values of 'Backlight'
  OFF = Complete turn off the backlight.
  0     = ‘backlight’ level 0
  1     = ‘backlight’ level 1
  2     = ‘backlight’ level 2
  3     = ‘backlight’ level 3
  4     = ‘backlight’ level 4
5 is not available (= ‘backlight’ level 5) cause have to sense...

Makes it clearer now, thanks.   
                - Also, it wouldn't be much of a screensaver if its at the maximum brightness (level 5).   

Status Info Setting
Request: Can we have an option to choose what info gets cycled in 'Default' setting?
ie, I don't care about the raw ADC values, but may want Temperature and Battery Voltage to cycle through.

There is no such option now.

    Can it be an option in the future?    (Only if easy to do, it isn't that important to me)

Can the firmware versions be unified into the same 'version' number, so only the Model number is different for each update?

I use the same version as a stock firmware...
ie: RD60062_V1.34.1m
where:
  RD60062 - is a model
  V1.34 - version, equal to the stock firmware
  1 - subversion of custom firmware
  m - if there is a letter then this is a beta (release will be V1.34.2)
Original software check the version for updates, so I have to keep the same version as a stock firmware

Fair enough.  Thanks for explaining the reason.


Keep up the great work!    Thanks again for everything you do.

I'll continue the document for the current firmware and will update these when the next release (or beta) comes out.

[sunkmail]

Standby LED: Rename "Default" to "Pulsating"
Language: Rename "German" to "Deutsche"; "French" to "Francais"

OK

I second, and forgive me to nitpick a bit, but "Deutsch" (without the e) and "Français" (with the accent) would be best.

I had actually asked about this one earlier just between myself and UniSoft ... The posting was mainly for a few more things I came up with and to put it all in one place for easier reference.   

       The Menu Font he's using doesn't have the accent available.