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Updating link to darkroom timer barcode generator.
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* Timer itself, located above the left side of the sink near the ceiling | * Timer itself, located above the left side of the sink near the ceiling | ||
** Raspberry Pi 2 | ** Raspberry Pi 2 | ||
** Adafruit LCD | ** Adafruit LCD Plate | ||
** Proto Plate with RS232 level shifter for barcode reader | |||
* Speaker above the timer | * Speaker above the timer | ||
* 2D barcode reader mounted on the shelf aimed at the wall | |||
* Control panel below the sink with the following controls: | * Control panel below the sink with the following controls: | ||
** Large green | ** Large green SELECT button | ||
** Navigation left/right control | ** Navigation left/right control | ||
** Active/Standby toggle switch | ** Active/Standby toggle switch | ||
* Aztec Code barcodes on each process sheet, which contain all timing information | |||
== Instructions == | == Instructions == | ||
* Set the Active/Standby switch on the timer control panel to Active | * Set the Active/Standby switch on the timer control panel to Active | ||
* Scan | * Scan the barcode for the process you want under the crosshairs that appear on the wall | ||
* Press SELECT | ** Barcodes can be found on instruction sheets for each process that are hung up behind the door. | ||
* Double check that the timer is displaying the process you want to run, and press the big green SELECT button | |||
* The timer may ask if you want to adjust the time for specific steps. | |||
** If you don't, just press SELECT. | |||
** If you do, use the navigation buttons to change to Yes and press SELECT. | |||
* The timer will show and read out each step as it's ready. | |||
* Press SELECT to start each step. | |||
** If you want to run a different step instead, use the navigation buttons to scroll through. | |||
* To abort a step in progress, hold the SELECT button until you hear a buzzer. | |||
To generate new barcodes, you can use the [http://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/ | == Other Information == | ||
To generate new barcodes, you can use the [http://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/sarahemm/darkroomtimer/blob/master/generator/timergen.html Darkroom Timer Barcode Generator] | |||