tinkerforge 2.1.24 → 2.1.29

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_gps.rb

@@ -1,14 +1,16 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2019-11-25.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2021-05-06.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.24                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.29                              #
 #                                                           #
 # 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       #
 #############################################################
 
+require_relative './ip_connection'
+
 module Tinkerforge
   # Determine position, velocity and altitude using GPS
   class BrickletGPS < Device
@@ -87,7 +89,7 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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
+      super uid, ipcon, DEVICE_IDENTIFIER, DEVICE_DISPLAY_NAME
 
       @api_version = [2, 0, 1]
 
@@ -109,12 +111,13 @@ module Tinkerforge
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
 
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_COORDINATES] = 'L k L k S S S S'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_STATUS] = 'C C C'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ALTITUDE] = 'l l'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_MOTION] = 'L L'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DATE_TIME] = 'L L'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_COORDINATES] = [26, 'L k L k S S S S']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_STATUS] = [11, 'C C C']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ALTITUDE] = [16, 'l l']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_MOTION] = [16, 'L L']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DATE_TIME] = [16, 'L L']
 
+      @ipcon.add_device self
     end
 
     # Returns the GPS coordinates. Latitude and longitude are given in the
@@ -136,7 +139,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPS#get_status.
     def get_coordinates
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES, [], '', 18, 'L k L k S S S S'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES, [], '', 26, 'L k L k S S S S'
     end
 
     # Returns the current fix status, the number of satellites that are in view and
@@ -153,7 +158,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # There is also a :ref:`blue LED <gps_bricklet_fix_led>` on the Bricklet that
     # indicates the fix status.
     def get_status
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS, [], '', 3, 'C C C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS, [], '', 11, 'C C C'
     end
 
     # Returns the current altitude and corresponding geoidal separation.
@@ -161,7 +168,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPS#get_status.
     def get_altitude
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE, [], '', 8, 'l l'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE, [], '', 16, 'l l'
     end
 
     # Returns the current course and speed. A course of 0° means the Bricklet is
@@ -173,7 +182,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPS#get_status.
     def get_motion
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION, [], '', 8, 'L L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION, [], '', 16, 'L L'
     end
 
     # Returns the current date and time. The date is
@@ -181,7 +192,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # in the format ``hhmmss.sss``. For example, 140713 means
     # 14.07.13 as date and 195923568 means 19:59:23.568 as time.
     def get_date_time
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME, [], '', 8, 'L L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME, [], '', 16, 'L L'
     end
 
     # Restarts the GPS Bricklet, the following restart types are available:
@@ -193,7 +206,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     #  "2", "Cold start (don't use time, position, almanacs and ephemeris at restart)"
     #  "3", "Factory reset (clear all system/user configurations at restart)"
     def restart(restart_type)
-      send_request FUNCTION_RESTART, [restart_type], 'C', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_RESTART, [restart_type], 'C', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_COORDINATES callback is triggered
@@ -202,12 +217,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_COORDINATES callback is only triggered if the coordinates changed
     # since the last triggering.
     def set_coordinates_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPS#set_coordinates_callback_period.
     def get_coordinates_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_STATUS callback is triggered
@@ -216,12 +235,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_STATUS callback is only triggered if the status changed since the
     # last triggering.
     def set_status_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPS#set_status_callback_period.
     def get_status_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_ALTITUDE callback is triggered
@@ -230,12 +253,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_ALTITUDE callback is only triggered if the altitude changed since
     # the last triggering.
     def set_altitude_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPS#set_altitude_callback_period.
     def get_altitude_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_MOTION callback is triggered
@@ -244,12 +271,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_MOTION callback is only triggered if the motion changed since the
     # last triggering.
     def set_motion_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPS#set_motion_callback_period.
     def get_motion_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_DATE_TIME callback is triggered
@@ -258,24 +289,30 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_DATE_TIME callback is only triggered if the date or time changed
     # since the last triggering.
     def set_date_time_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPS#set_date_time_callback_period.
     def get_date_time_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, '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 position can be 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g' or 'h' (Bricklet Port).
+    # A Bricklet connected to an :ref:`Isolator Bricklet <isolator_bricklet>` is always at
+    # position 'z'.
     # 
     # 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'
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY, [], '', 33, 'Z8 Z8 k C3 C3 S'
     end
 
     # Registers a callback with ID <tt>id</tt> to the block <tt>block</tt>.

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_gps_v2.rb

@@ -1,14 +1,16 @@
 # -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
 #############################################################
-# This file was automatically generated on 2019-11-25.      #
+# This file was automatically generated on 2021-05-06.      #
 #                                                           #
-# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.24                              #
+# Ruby Bindings Version 2.1.29                              #
 #                                                           #
 # 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       #
 #############################################################
 
+require_relative './ip_connection'
+
 module Tinkerforge
   # Determine position, velocity and altitude using GPS
   class BrickletGPSV2 < Device
@@ -138,7 +140,7 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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
+      super uid, ipcon, DEVICE_IDENTIFIER, DEVICE_DISPLAY_NAME
 
       @api_version = [2, 0, 1]
 
@@ -177,13 +179,14 @@ module Tinkerforge
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_READ_UID] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
       @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
 
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_PULSE_PER_SECOND] = ''
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_COORDINATES] = 'L k L k'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_STATUS] = '? C'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ALTITUDE] = 'l l'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_MOTION] = 'L L'
-      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DATE_TIME] = 'L L'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_PULSE_PER_SECOND] = [8, '']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_COORDINATES] = [18, 'L k L k']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_STATUS] = [10, '? C']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ALTITUDE] = [16, 'l l']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_MOTION] = [16, 'L L']
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DATE_TIME] = [16, 'L L']
 
+      @ipcon.add_device self
     end
 
     # Returns the GPS coordinates. Latitude and longitude are given in the
@@ -195,7 +198,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPSV2#get_status.
     def get_coordinates
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES, [], '', 10, 'L k L k'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES, [], '', 18, 'L k L k'
     end
 
     # Returns if a fix is currently available as well as the, the number of
@@ -204,7 +209,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # There is also a :ref:`green LED <gps_v2_bricklet_fix_led>` on the Bricklet that
     # indicates the fix status.
     def get_status
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS, [], '', 2, '? C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS, [], '', 10, '? C'
     end
 
     # Returns the current altitude and corresponding geoidal separation.
@@ -212,7 +219,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPSV2#get_status.
     def get_altitude
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE, [], '', 8, 'l l'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE, [], '', 16, 'l l'
     end
 
     # Returns the current course and speed. A course of 0° means the Bricklet is
@@ -224,7 +233,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # This data is only valid if there is currently a fix as indicated by
     # BrickletGPSV2#get_status.
     def get_motion
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION, [], '', 8, 'L L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION, [], '', 16, 'L L'
     end
 
     # Returns the current date and time. The date is
@@ -232,7 +243,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # in the format ``hhmmss.sss``. For example, 140713 means
     # 14.07.13 as date and 195923568 means 19:59:23.568 as time.
     def get_date_time
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME, [], '', 8, 'L L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME, [], '', 16, 'L L'
     end
 
     # Restarts the GPS Bricklet, the following restart types are available:
@@ -244,7 +257,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     #  "2", "Cold start (don't use time, position, almanacs and ephemeris at restart)"
     #  "3", "Factory reset (clear all system/user configurations at restart)"
     def restart(restart_type)
-      send_request FUNCTION_RESTART, [restart_type], 'C', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_RESTART, [restart_type], 'C', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the
@@ -262,7 +277,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # the numbers of the satellites that are currently utilized. The number 0 is not
     # a valid satellite number and can be ignored in the list.
     def get_satellite_system_status_low_level(satellite_system)
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SATELLITE_SYSTEM_STATUS_LOW_LEVEL, [satellite_system], 'C', 20, 'C C12 C S S S'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SATELLITE_SYSTEM_STATUS_LOW_LEVEL, [satellite_system], 'C', 28, 'C C12 C S S S'
     end
 
     # Returns the current elevation, azimuth and SNR
@@ -273,7 +290,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 
     # Galileo is not yet supported.
     def get_satellite_status(satellite_system, satellite_number)
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SATELLITE_STATUS, [satellite_system, satellite_number], 'C C', 6, 's s s'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SATELLITE_STATUS, [satellite_system, satellite_number], 'C C', 14, 's s s'
     end
 
     # Sets the fix LED configuration. By default the LED shows if
@@ -285,12 +304,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 
     # If the Bricklet is in bootloader mode, the LED is off.
     def set_fix_led_config(config)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_FIX_LED_CONFIG, [config], 'C', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_FIX_LED_CONFIG, [config], 'C', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the configuration as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_fix_led_config
     def get_fix_led_config
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_FIX_LED_CONFIG, [], '', 1, 'C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_FIX_LED_CONFIG, [], '', 9, 'C'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_COORDINATES callback is triggered
@@ -299,12 +322,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_COORDINATES callback is only triggered if the coordinates changed
     # since the last triggering.
     def set_coordinates_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_coordinates_callback_period.
     def get_coordinates_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_COORDINATES_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_STATUS callback is triggered
@@ -313,12 +340,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_STATUS callback is only triggered if the status changed since the
     # last triggering.
     def set_status_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_status_callback_period.
     def get_status_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_ALTITUDE callback is triggered
@@ -327,12 +358,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_ALTITUDE callback is only triggered if the altitude changed since the
     # last triggering.
     def set_altitude_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_altitude_callback_period.
     def get_altitude_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_ALTITUDE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_MOTION callback is triggered
@@ -341,12 +376,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_MOTION callback is only triggered if the motion changed since the
     # last triggering.
     def set_motion_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_motion_callback_period.
     def get_motion_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_MOTION_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # Sets the period with which the CALLBACK_DATE_TIME callback is triggered
@@ -355,30 +394,36 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # The CALLBACK_DATE_TIME callback is only triggered if the date or time changed
     # since the last triggering.
     def set_date_time_callback_period(period)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the period as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_date_time_callback_period.
     def get_date_time_callback_period
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_DATE_TIME_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 12, 'L'
     end
 
     # If `SBAS <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNSS_augmentation#Satellite-based_augmentation_system>`__ is enabled,
     # the position accuracy increases (if SBAS satellites are in view),
     # but the update rate is limited to 5Hz. With SBAS disabled the update rate is increased to 10Hz.
     # 
-    # By default SBAS is enabled and the update rate is 5Hz.
-    # 
     # .. versionadded:: 2.0.2$nbsp;(Plugin)
     def set_sbas_config(sbas_config)
-      send_request FUNCTION_SET_SBAS_CONFIG, [sbas_config], 'C', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_SBAS_CONFIG, [sbas_config], 'C', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the SBAS configuration as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_sbas_config
     # 
     # .. versionadded:: 2.0.2$nbsp;(Plugin)
     def get_sbas_config
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SBAS_CONFIG, [], '', 1, 'C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SBAS_CONFIG, [], '', 9, 'C'
     end
 
     # Returns the error count for the communication between Brick and Bricklet.
@@ -393,7 +438,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_SPITFP_ERROR_COUNT, [], '', 24, 'L L L L'
     end
 
     # Sets the bootloader mode and returns the status after the requested
@@ -406,12 +453,16 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_BOOTLOADER_MODE, [mode], 'C', 9, 'C'
     end
 
     # Returns the current bootloader mode, see BrickletGPSV2#set_bootloader_mode.
     def get_bootloader_mode
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_BOOTLOADER_MODE, [], '', 1, 'C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_BOOTLOADER_MODE, [], '', 9, 'C'
     end
 
     # Sets the firmware pointer for BrickletGPSV2#write_firmware. The pointer has
@@ -421,7 +472,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_WRITE_FIRMWARE_POINTER, [pointer], 'L', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Writes 64 Bytes of firmware at the position as written by
@@ -433,7 +486,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 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'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_WRITE_FIRMWARE, [data], 'C64', 9, 'C'
     end
 
     # Sets the status LED configuration. By default the LED shows
@@ -444,22 +499,28 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 
     # 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, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_SET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG, [config], 'C', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Returns the configuration as set by BrickletGPSV2#set_status_led_config
     def get_status_led_config
-      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG, [], '', 1, 'C'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_STATUS_LED_CONFIG, [], '', 9, 'C'
     end
 
-    # Returns the temperature in °C as measured inside the microcontroller. The
+    # Returns the temperature 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'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_CHIP_TEMPERATURE, [], '', 10, 's'
     end
 
     # Calling this function will reset the Bricklet. All configurations
@@ -469,7 +530,9 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # calling functions on the existing ones will result in
     # undefined behavior!
     def reset
-      send_request FUNCTION_RESET, [], '', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_RESET, [], '', 8, ''
     end
 
     # Writes a new UID into flash. If you want to set a new UID
@@ -478,25 +541,31 @@ module Tinkerforge
     # 
     # We recommend that you use Brick Viewer to change the UID.
     def write_uid(uid)
-      send_request FUNCTION_WRITE_UID, [uid], 'L', 0, ''
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_WRITE_UID, [uid], 'L', 8, ''
     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'
+      check_validity
+
+      send_request FUNCTION_READ_UID, [], '', 12, '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 position can be 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g' or 'h' (Bricklet Port).
+    # A Bricklet connected to an :ref:`Isolator Bricklet <isolator_bricklet>` is always at
+    # position 'z'.
     # 
     # 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'
+      send_request FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY, [], '', 33, 'Z8 Z8 k C3 C3 S'
     end
 
     # Returns the