In order to determine if it was a photon issue or a code issue, I separated the blinking LED circuit from the main circuit and made a separate folder for the code. When I ran that, it compiled fine. So, I was able to get the blinking LED part resolved.

My code was still experiencing a compile issue. I did not remember that running a new code would reset my photon’s memory. So, the previously working photon sensor receivers are now unable to push through and be received because the blinking LED code replaced the memory. So, the LED is still blinking but I cannot overwrite the code with the photoresistors because I have a compile time out issue that I cannot resolve.

• Outcome

My device is close to being finished electronically but I cannot continue forward until I know the circuit and code is running correctly. As it stands now, the compile time out issue seems to be something many people experience but not many can figure it out (according to web research).

Once I can resolve this compile time out issue, I can add personalization elements and possibly incorporate text messages from Twilio so that Matt can be notified anywhere as long as he has his phone. I would also build a housing and actually attempt to adhere the devices onto the washer and dryer.

• Reflection