tinkerforge 2.1.16 → 2.1.17

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_joystick.rb

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2018-02-28.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.16                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
 #                                                           #
 # If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
 # please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_laser_range_finder.rb

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2018-02-28.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.16                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
 #                                                           #
 # If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
 # please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_lcd_16x2.rb

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2018-02-28.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.16                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
 #                                                           #
 # If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
 # please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ module Tinkerforge
     def initialize(uid, ipcon)
       super uid, ipcon
 
-      @api_version = [2, 0, 0]
+      @api_version = [2, 0, 1]
 
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_WRITE_LINE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_CLEAR_DISPLAY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_lcd_20x4.rb

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2018-02-28.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.16                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
 #                                                           #
 # If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
 # please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ module Tinkerforge
     def initialize(uid, ipcon)
       super uid, ipcon
 
-      @api_version = [2, 0, 0]
+      @api_version = [2, 0, 2]
 
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_WRITE_LINE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_CLEAR_DISPLAY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_led_strip.rb

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2018-02-28.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.16                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
 #                                                           #
 # If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
 # please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_led_strip_v2.rb

@@ -0,0 +1,493 @@
+# -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
+#############################################################
+# This file was automatically generated on 2018-06-08.      #
+#                                                           #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.17                              #
+#                                                           #
+# If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
+# please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #
+# to the generators git repository on tinkerforge.com       #
+#############################################################
+
+module Tinkerforge
+  # Controls up to 2048 RGB(W) LEDs
+  class BrickletLEDStripV2 < Device
+    DEVICE_IDENTIFIER = 2103 # :nodoc:
+    DEVICE_DISPLAY_NAME = 'LED Strip Bricklet 2.0' # :nodoc:
+
+    # This callback is triggered directly after a new frame render is started.
+    # The parameter is the number of LEDs in that frame.
+    # 
+    # You should send the data for the next frame directly after this callback
+    # was triggered.
+    # 
+    # For an explanation of the general approach see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_led_values.
+    CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED = 6
+
+    FUNCTION_SET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL = 1 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL = 2 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_DURATION = 3 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_DURATION = 4 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE = 5 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY = 7 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY = 8 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_CHIP_TYPE = 9 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TYPE = 10 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_CHANNEL_MAPPING = 11 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CHANNEL_MAPPING = 12 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION = 13 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION = 14 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_SPITFP_ERROR_COUNT = 234 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_BOOTLOADER_MODE = 235 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_BOOTLOADER_MODE = 236 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_WRITE_FIRMWARE_POINTER = 237 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_WRITE_FIRMWARE = 238 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG = 239 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG = 240 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TEMPERATURE = 242 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_RESET = 243 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_WRITE_UID = 248 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_READ_UID = 249 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY = 255 # :nodoc:
+
+    CHIP_TYPE_WS2801 = 2801 # :nodoc:
+    CHIP_TYPE_WS2811 = 2811 # :nodoc:
+    CHIP_TYPE_WS2812 = 2812 # :nodoc:
+    CHIP_TYPE_LPD8806 = 8806 # :nodoc:
+    CHIP_TYPE_APA102 = 102 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RGB = 6 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RBG = 9 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BRG = 33 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BGR = 36 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GRB = 18 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GBR = 24 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RGBW = 27 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RGWB = 30 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RBGW = 39 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RBWG = 45 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RWGB = 54 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_RWBG = 57 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GRWB = 78 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GRBW = 75 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GBWR = 108 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GBRW = 99 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GWBR = 120 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_GWRB = 114 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BRGW = 135 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BRWG = 141 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BGRW = 147 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BGWR = 156 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BWRG = 177 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_BWGR = 180 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WRBG = 201 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WRGB = 198 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WGBR = 216 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WGRB = 210 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WBGR = 228 # :nodoc:
+    CHANNEL_MAPPING_WBRG = 225 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_MODE_BOOTLOADER = 0 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_MODE_FIRMWARE = 1 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_MODE_BOOTLOADER_WAIT_FOR_REBOOT = 2 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_MODE_FIRMWARE_WAIT_FOR_REBOOT = 3 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_MODE_FIRMWARE_WAIT_FOR_ERASE_AND_REBOOT = 4 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_OK = 0 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_INVALID_MODE = 1 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_NO_CHANGE = 2 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_ENTRY_FUNCTION_NOT_PRESENT = 3 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_DEVICE_IDENTIFIER_INCORRECT = 4 # :nodoc:
+    BOOTLOADER_STATUS_CRC_MISMATCH = 5 # :nodoc:
+    STATUS_LED_CONFIG_OFF = 0 # :nodoc:
+    STATUS_LED_CONFIG_ON = 1 # :nodoc:
+    STATUS_LED_CONFIG_SHOW_HEARTBEAT = 2 # :nodoc:
+    STATUS_LED_CONFIG_SHOW_STATUS = 3 # :nodoc:
+
+    # Creates an object with the unique device ID <tt>uid</tt> and adds it to
+    # the IP Connection <tt>ipcon</tt>.
+    def initialize(uid, ipcon)
+      super uid, ipcon
+
+      @api_version = [2, 0, 0]
+
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_DURATION] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_DURATION] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_CHIP_TYPE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TYPE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_CHANNEL_MAPPING] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CHANNEL_MAPPING] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_SPITFP_ERROR_COUNT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_BOOTLOADER_MODE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_BOOTLOADER_MODE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_WRITE_FIRMWARE_POINTER] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_WRITE_FIRMWARE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TEMPERATURE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_RESET] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_WRITE_UID] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_READ_UID] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED] = 'S'
+
+    end
+
+    # Sets the RGB(W) values for the LEDs starting from *index*.
+    # You can set at most 2048 RGB values or 1536 RGBW values.
+    # 
+    # To make the colors show correctly you need to configure the chip type
+    # (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_chip_type) and a channel mapping (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_channel_mapping)
+    # according to the connected LEDs.
+    # 
+    # If the channel mapping has 3 colors, you need to give the data in the sequence
+    # RGBRGBRGB... if the channel mapping has 4 colors you need to give data in the
+    # sequence RGBWRGBWRGBW...
+    # 
+    # The data is double buffered and the colors will be transfered to the
+    # LEDs when the next frame duration ends (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_frame_duration).
+    # 
+    # Generic approach:
+    # 
+    # * Set the frame duration to a value that represents the number of frames per
+    #   second you want to achieve.
+    # * Set all of the LED colors for one frame.
+    # * Wait for the CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED callback.
+    # * Set all of the LED colors for next frame.
+    # * Wait for the CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED callback.
+    # * And so on.
+    # 
+    # This approach ensures that you can change the LED colors with a fixed frame rate.
+    def set_led_values_low_level(index, value_length, value_chunk_offset, value_chunk_data)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL, [index, value_length, value_chunk_offset, value_chunk_data], 'S S S C58', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the RGB(W) values as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_led_values.
+    def get_led_values_low_level(index, length)
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_LED_VALUES_LOW_LEVEL, [index, length], 'S S', 64, 'S S C60'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the frame duration in ms.
+    # 
+    # Example: If you want to achieve 20 frames per second, you should
+    # set the frame duration to 50ms (50ms * 20 = 1 second).
+    # 
+    # For an explanation of the general approach see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_led_values.
+    # 
+    # Default value: 100ms (10 frames per second).
+    def set_frame_duration(duration)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_DURATION, [duration], 'S', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the frame duration in ms as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_frame_duration.
+    def get_frame_duration
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_DURATION, [], '', 2, 'S'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the current supply voltage of the LEDs. The voltage is given in mV.
+    def get_supply_voltage
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE, [], '', 2, 'S'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the frequency of the clock in Hz. The range is 10000Hz (10kHz) up to
+    # 2000000Hz (2MHz).
+    # 
+    # The Bricklet will choose the nearest achievable frequency, which may
+    # be off by a few Hz. You can get the exact frequency that is used by
+    # calling BrickletLEDStripV2#get_clock_frequency.
+    # 
+    # If you have problems with flickering LEDs, they may be bits flipping. You
+    # can fix this by either making the connection between the LEDs and the
+    # Bricklet shorter or by reducing the frequency.
+    # 
+    # With a decreasing frequency your maximum frames per second will decrease
+    # too.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 1.66MHz.
+    def set_clock_frequency(frequency)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY, [frequency], 'L', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the currently used clock frequency as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_clock_frequency.
+    def get_clock_frequency
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_CLOCK_FREQUENCY, [], '', 4, 'L'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the type of the LED driver chip. We currently support the chips
+    # 
+    # * WS2801,
+    # * WS2811,
+    # * WS2812 / SK6812 / NeoPixel RGB,
+    # * SK6812RGBW / NeoPixel RGBW (Chip Type = WS2812),
+    # * LPD8806 and
+    # * APA102 / DotStar.
+    # 
+    # The default value is WS2801 (2801).
+    def set_chip_type(chip)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_CHIP_TYPE, [chip], 'S', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the currently used chip type as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_chip_type.
+    def get_chip_type
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TYPE, [], '', 2, 'S'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the channel mapping for the connected LEDs.
+    # 
+    # If the mapping has 4 colors, the function BrickletLEDStripV2#set_led_values expects 4
+    # values per pixel and if the mapping has 3 colors it expects 3 values per pixel.
+    # 
+    # The function always expects the order RGB(W). The connected LED driver chips 
+    # might have their 3 or 4 channels in a different order. For example, the WS2801 
+    # chips typically use BGR order, then WS2812 chips typically use GRB order and 
+    # the APA102 chips typically use WBGR order.
+    # 
+    # The APA102 chips are special. They have three 8-bit channels for RGB
+    # and an additional 5-bit channel for the overall brightness of the RGB LED
+    # making them 4-channel chips. Internally the brightness channel is the first
+    # channel, therefore one of the Wxyz channel mappings should be used. Then
+    # the W channel controls the brightness.
+    # 
+    # The default value is BGR (36).
+    def set_channel_mapping(mapping)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_CHANNEL_MAPPING, [mapping], 'C', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the currently used channel mapping as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_channel_mapping.
+    def get_channel_mapping
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_CHANNEL_MAPPING, [], '', 1, 'C'
+    end
+
+    # Enables/disables the CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED callback.
+    # 
+    # By default the callback is enabled.
+    def set_frame_started_callback_configuration(enable)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION, [enable], '?', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the configuration as set by
+    # BrickletLEDStripV2#set_frame_started_callback_configuration.
+    def get_frame_started_callback_configuration
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_FRAME_STARTED_CALLBACK_CONFIGURATION, [], '', 1, '?'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the error count for the communication between Brick and Bricklet.
+    # 
+    # The errors are divided into
+    # 
+    # * ack checksum errors,
+    # * message checksum errors,
+    # * frameing errors and
+    # * overflow errors.
+    # 
+    # The errors counts are for errors that occur on the Bricklet side. All
+    # Bricks have a similar function that returns the errors on the Brick side.
+    def get_spitfp_error_count
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SPITFP_ERROR_COUNT, [], '', 16, 'L L L L'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the bootloader mode and returns the status after the requested
+    # mode change was instigated.
+    # 
+    # You can change from bootloader mode to firmware mode and vice versa. A change
+    # from bootloader mode to firmware mode will only take place if the entry function,
+    # device identifier und crc are present and correct.
+    # 
+    # This function is used by Brick Viewer during flashing. It should not be
+    # necessary to call it in a normal user program.
+    def set_bootloader_mode(mode)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_BOOTLOADER_MODE, [mode], 'C', 1, 'C'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the current bootloader mode, see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_bootloader_mode.
+    def get_bootloader_mode
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_BOOTLOADER_MODE, [], '', 1, 'C'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the firmware pointer for BrickletLEDStripV2#write_firmware. The pointer has
+    # to be increased by chunks of size 64. The data is written to flash
+    # every 4 chunks (which equals to one page of size 256).
+    # 
+    # This function is used by Brick Viewer during flashing. It should not be
+    # necessary to call it in a normal user program.
+    def set_write_firmware_pointer(pointer)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_WRITE_FIRMWARE_POINTER, [pointer], 'L', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Writes 64 Bytes of firmware at the position as written by
+    # BrickletLEDStripV2#set_write_firmware_pointer before. The firmware is written
+    # to flash every 4 chunks.
+    # 
+    # You can only write firmware in bootloader mode.
+    # 
+    # This function is used by Brick Viewer during flashing. It should not be
+    # necessary to call it in a normal user program.
+    def write_firmware(data)
+      send_request FUNCTION_WRITE_FIRMWARE, [data], 'C64', 1, 'C'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the status LED configuration. By default the LED shows
+    # communication traffic between Brick and Bricklet, it flickers once
+    # for every 10 received data packets.
+    # 
+    # You can also turn the LED permanently on/off or show a heartbeat.
+    # 
+    # If the Bricklet is in bootloader mode, the LED is will show heartbeat by default.
+    def set_status_led_config(config)
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG, [config], 'C', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the configuration as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_status_led_config
+    def get_status_led_config
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG, [], '', 1, 'C'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the temperature in °C as measured inside the microcontroller. The
+    # value returned is not the ambient temperature!
+    # 
+    # The temperature is only proportional to the real temperature and it has bad
+    # accuracy. Practically it is only useful as an indicator for
+    # temperature changes.
+    def get_chip_temperature
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TEMPERATURE, [], '', 2, 's'
+    end
+
+    # Calling this function will reset the Bricklet. All configurations
+    # will be lost.
+    # 
+    # After a reset you have to create new device objects,
+    # calling functions on the existing ones will result in
+    # undefined behavior!
+    def reset
+      send_request FUNCTION_RESET, [], '', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Writes a new UID into flash. If you want to set a new UID
+    # you have to decode the Base58 encoded UID string into an
+    # integer first.
+    # 
+    # We recommend that you use Brick Viewer to change the UID.
+    def write_uid(uid)
+      send_request FUNCTION_WRITE_UID, [uid], 'L', 0, ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the current UID as an integer. Encode as
+    # Base58 to get the usual string version.
+    def read_uid
+      send_request FUNCTION_READ_UID, [], '', 4, 'L'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the UID, the UID where the Bricklet is connected to,
+    # the position, the hardware and firmware version as well as the
+    # device identifier.
+    # 
+    # The position can be 'a', 'b', 'c' or 'd'.
+    # 
+    # The device identifier numbers can be found :ref:`here <device_identifier>`.
+    # |device_identifier_constant|
+    def get_identity
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY, [], '', 25, 'Z8 Z8 k C3 C3 S'
+    end
+
+    # Sets the RGB(W) values for the LEDs starting from *index*.
+    # You can set at most 2048 RGB values or 1536 RGBW values.
+    # 
+    # To make the colors show correctly you need to configure the chip type
+    # (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_chip_type) and a channel mapping (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_channel_mapping)
+    # according to the connected LEDs.
+    # 
+    # If the channel mapping has 3 colors, you need to give the data in the sequence
+    # RGBRGBRGB... if the channel mapping has 4 colors you need to give data in the
+    # sequence RGBWRGBWRGBW...
+    # 
+    # The data is double buffered and the colors will be transfered to the
+    # LEDs when the next frame duration ends (see BrickletLEDStripV2#set_frame_duration).
+    # 
+    # Generic approach:
+    # 
+    # * Set the frame duration to a value that represents the number of frames per
+    #   second you want to achieve.
+    # * Set all of the LED colors for one frame.
+    # * Wait for the CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED callback.
+    # * Set all of the LED colors for next frame.
+    # * Wait for the CALLBACK_FRAME_STARTED callback.
+    # * And so on.
+    # 
+    # This approach ensures that you can change the LED colors with a fixed frame rate.
+    def set_led_values(index, value)
+      if value.length > 65535
+        raise ArgumentError, 'Value can be at most 65535 items long'
+      end
+
+      value_length = value.length
+      value_chunk_offset = 0
+
+      if value_length == 0
+        value_chunk_data = [0] * 58
+        ret = set_led_values_low_level index, value_length, value_chunk_offset, value_chunk_data
+      else
+        ret = nil # assigned in block
+
+        @stream_mutex.synchronize {
+          while value_chunk_offset < value_length
+            value_chunk_data = value[value_chunk_offset, 58]
+
+            if value_chunk_data.length < 58
+              value_chunk_data += [0] * (58 - value_chunk_data.length)
+            end
+
+            ret = set_led_values_low_level index, value_length, value_chunk_offset, value_chunk_data
+            value_chunk_offset += 58
+          end
+        }
+      end
+
+      ret
+    end
+
+    # Returns the RGB(W) values as set by BrickletLEDStripV2#set_led_values.
+    def get_led_values(index, length)
+      value_length = nil # assigned in block
+      value_data = nil # assigned in block
+
+      @stream_mutex.synchronize {
+        ret = get_led_values_low_level index, length
+        value_length = ret[0]
+        value_chunk_offset = ret[1]
+        value_out_of_sync = value_chunk_offset != 0
+        value_data = ret[2]
+
+        while not value_out_of_sync and value_data.length < value_length
+          ret = get_led_values_low_level index, length
+          value_length = ret[0]
+          value_chunk_offset = ret[1]
+          value_out_of_sync = value_chunk_offset != value_data.length
+          value_data += ret[2]
+        end
+
+        if value_out_of_sync # discard remaining stream to bring it back in-sync
+          while value_chunk_offset + 60 < value_length
+            ret = get_led_values_low_level index, length
+            value_length = ret[0]
+            value_chunk_offset = ret[1]
+          end
+
+          raise StreamOutOfSyncException, 'Value stream is out-of-sync'
+        end
+      }
+
+      value_data[0, value_length]
+    end
+
+    # Registers a callback with ID <tt>id</tt> to the block <tt>block</tt>.
+    def register_callback(id, &block)
+      callback = block
+      @registered_callbacks[id] = callback
+    end
+  end
+end