Using Yoctopuce modules in WSL

By mvuilleu, in Misc, march 14,2025.

We recently had the opportunity to install the latest version of WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on a Windows development machine, so that we could run test procedures designed to run under Linux. As it works quite well, we figured we wouldn't be the only ones to do so, and that it would be a good idea to document the use of Yoctopuce modules in this environment.

Social and environmental responsibility

By mvuilleu, in Misc, december 20,2024.

With the new European directive on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSRD) due to come into force in 2025, we are increasingly receiving requests for information on how we manage the sustainability and social responsibility of our business and our suppliers. As the essence of this new regulation is transparency, we have chosen to publish in this post our approach and the measures we take on a daily basis to best assume our share of responsibility.

Automatic WiFi configuration

By seb, in Programming and Misc, december 13,2024.

Whenever you have a new WiFi device to install, the first step is to configure the connection settings. And often, the most time-consuming part is finding and typing in the password for the WiFi access point. We've enhanced the tool we introduced a few weeks ago to automate this step.

Emulating an SDI-12 sensor

By mvuilleu, in New stuff and Misc, november 08,2024.

When we designed the Yocto-SDI12, we intended it to collect data from SDI-12 sensors, either by interrogating them explicitly, or by monitoring the activity of an existing recorder. So this module was not originally intended to behave like an SDI-12 sensor. But acting upon a request by a customer, we have now added this new capability to the Yocto-SDI12.

Would you like USB C devices ?

By mvuilleu, in Misc, may 10,2024.

For as long as we've been selling USB peripherals, we've taken great care to keep connectivity consistent across all our products, and to preserve module features when we need to make a new version. 13 years ago, the USB micro-B connector was just starting to make its mark, so we adopted it right from the start. Today, however, it's starting to be replaced by USB type-C, and we have to ask ourselves whether or when our products should migrate to USB C for their connectors. Give us your input !