Advanced UI

Simple UI

Background: This was 100% inspired by Lux-Perpetua’s Andúril 2 UI diagram on BLF. In fact, Lux’s diagram is so good, that I would have been happy to just use it except for one thing: the source isn’t published, so you can’t modify it. I also wanted to be able to keep it up to date with u/ToyKeeper’s code. So I created my own…

This is where I intend to store all of my Anduril 2 UI diagrams, and any updates to them. Since ToyKeeper split off the multi-channel version of Anduril 2, I have created two new diagrams for it:

  • Anduril 2 Multi-Channel Advanced UI (PNG)
  • Anduril 2 Multi-Channel Simple UI (PNG)

Diagrams now hosted on GitHub.

Yeah, it got complicated enough that I could no longer fit the Advanced and Simple UI diagrams on a single page, so I had to split them.

As always, you are free to do whatever you want with these diagrams. I make these for myself, and I’m happy to share them with the community. You can find the source MS Visio file here. Feel free to make your own copy and modify it to your heart’s content. The Visio file contains several pages:

  • Single-Channel - Advanced/Simple UI diagram for the single-channel version of Anduril 2. I still need to update and post it.
  • Multi-Simple - Simple UI diagram for the multi-channel version of Anduril 2.
  • Multi-Advanced - Advanced UI diagram for the multi-channel version of Anduril 2.
  • Diagram Parts - Various bits and pieces that I use in the various UI diagrams.

If you find any errors, please post a comment here. I try to keep the diagrams as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but you know, life happens. Enjoy!

Updates:

  • 2023-07-06: Fixed several issues pointed out here. Thanks @lowprofile!
  • 2023-07-09: Fixed a few more issues pointed out here. Thanks again @lowprofile! Also trying to get the wording in a few places more inline with the text manual.
  • 2023-07-15: Updated for r728 which added channels for red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, and white. Added 4H from ON to Momentary Turbo. Added 3C from Tactical Mode to Next Channel Mode. Several other minor fixes. Huge thanks to @lowprofile for continuing to provide valuable feedback. This multi-channel diagram has been a journey!
  • 2023-07-17: Multiple visual enhancements/fixes thanks to @lowprofile. Incremented the version to r732 even though there were no material impacts to the diagram.
  • 2023-07-20: Modified the ramp part of the diagram to reflect the default Anduril 2 configuration (2C to Ceiling). Thanks again to @lowprofile for feedback. I also switch from revisions to build dates as suggested by ToyKeeper.
  • 2023-07-22: Made several corrections to the Simple UI diagram that I had been neglecting. Also made a slight wording change to the ramp config boxed on the Advanced UI diagram. Thanks to @lowprofile for all corrections. Finally, I incremented the build date to 2023-07-21, although there were no material impacts to the diagrams.
  • 2023-08-06: Several cosmetic fixes to the Simple and Advanced UI diagrams thanks to feed back from @lowprofile. Also incremented the build date to 2023-08-04, although there were no material impacts to the diagrams.
  • 2023-08-07: Several clarifications thanks to feedback from @lowprofile. Also incremented the build date to 2023-08-07, although there were no material impacts to the diagrams.
  • 2023-08-10: Several cosmetic fixes to the Simple and Advanced UI diagrams thanks to feed back from @lowprofile.
  • 2023-10-03: I’m embarrassed to admit that I missed an update from the 2023-08-27 release in which “smooth steps” were added (see the Ramp Extras Config). Other than that, there have been no material changes to the diagrams.
  • 2023-11-07: I finally got around to making a couple of updates suggested by @lowprofile. In the Strobe Modes on the Advanced UI diagram, you’ll notice that 3C allows you to save the channel mode per strobe mode. Very cool!
  • 2024-01-01: Last update here on Lemmy. Lemmy is great, but it makes more sense to host the diagrams on GitHub when I can issue diagram releases corresponding with ToyKeeper’s Anduril 2 releases. From now on, please access the diagrams there. It’s a fairly significant update, so please be sure to read the README.
  • lowprofile@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    For your consideration, here are some more suggestions (Advanced UI):

    1. Add 4H for Momentary Turbo, possibly below the present 3H for Tint Ramp OR Momentary Turbo on the very left; cf. text manual. This 4H is esp. for channel modes that use 3H for Tint Ramp, but I have checked this 4H for Momentary Turbo to work in all channel modes, including those with already 3H for Momentary Turbo, i.e. without Tint Ramp.

    2. In the Strobe Mode Actions, add Police Strobe at 1H: Brighter/Faster and 2H: Dimmer/Slower before Lightning, in order to read (except Police Strobe and Lightning), cf. text manual.

    3. Believe it or not, 3C for Next Channel Mode also works in Tactical Mode (6C from OFF), I checked. I suppose this is covered by “Any Mode” in the text manual. So 3C for Next Channel Mode should also be added to Tactical Mode.

    4. As to the diagram layout for #3, to save some space, it might be sufficient to just write Next Channel Mode (3C to cycle) for Tactical Mode, without listing all the individual channel modes once again.

    5. Relating to #4, as to the diagram layout, to save some space, it might also be sufficient to just write Next Channel Mode (3H to cycle) for Lockout Mode. The individual channel modes are already listed at 3C from ON, so they might not have to be repeated here again. At the same time, this would free some space for the Ramp image, which has been shrinking quite a bit due to the added 3H box for Lockout Mode.

    6. Relating to #5, possibly place the 3H from Lockout Mode below 1H and 2H, visually somewhat separated from 10H, 7C, and 7H, as this 3H not only refers to Lockout Mode, but extends to ON as well.

    7. Use 15+C instead of presently 15C from OFF for Version Check, cf. text manual. I am always glad to not have to count to exactly 15 when doing a version check.

    8. While at it, in Ramp Extras Config, Item 1, use 1+C instead of presently 1C = disable ..., cf. text manual “(doesn’t matter what value the user enters at the prompt)”.

    • containerfan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’m still in the process of making changes, but here’s what I’ve done so far…

      1. Added 4H for Momentary Turbo
      2. Added Police Strobe before Lightning
      3. Added 3C for Next Channel Mode from Tactical Mode.
      4. Took your advice and trimmed Next Channel Mode down to save space.
      5. Took your advice and trimmed Next Channel Mode down to save space. Enlarged the Ramp image to use some of that space.
      6. I agree with your recommendation, but I just can’t squeeze the Next Channel Mode in there.
      7. Changed 15C to 15+C
      8. Changed 1C to 1+C

      Excellent recommendations, and I appreciate your help. Now working on the channel modes…

      • lowprofile@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Great, thank you very much! What a beast of a diagram, and all is looking fine to me.

        Possibly, if not too much hassle, as to #5 and in particular as to the Ramp image, a few visual suggestions, since to me the Ramp image looked a little clearer in previous diagram revisions:

        a. Am I correct in assuming that the arrow from 2H from OFF, momentary Turbo, now does not point to the same level as the arrow from 2C from Ramp anymore on purpose? This might just take a little while to get used to, yet visually, this might look like the two arrows are pointing to differing brightness levels. Maybe have them point to the same level at the very top of the Ramp image again?

        b. Moreover, the arrows from 2C from OFF as well as from 5C from Lockout Mode now appear to point to a level slightly above the Ceiling level line, which might lead to a slight visual disorientation as well. Maybe have them point straight to the Ceiling level line in the Ramp image again?

        c. This might have come up before, but lastly, it struck me as odd that in the Ramp description, it reads 1H Up / 2H Down from bottom to top, with the arrow next to 1H Up pointing down to Floor, and the arrow next to 2H Down pointing up to Ceiling. Maybe have it read the other way around, 2H Down / 1H Up from bottom to top?

        d. Speaking of visual matters: The timer symbol in Candle Timer has been squeezed horizontally in the current diagram revision. In previous diagram revisions, it used to have the same shape as in Sunset Timer and in Beacon Frequency. Maybe straighten the Candle Timer symbol again?

        e. Totally unrelated, this also caught my eye: With the slightly changed visual arrangement, the text 3H (mode memorized) from OFF for the Strobe Modes has meanwhile come very close to the text Disconnect power to exit for Momentary. Maybe move the text 3H (mode memorized) a bit to the left to visually separate the two texts?

        • containerfan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          I really need to do a better job of QC on this diagram as it gets more complex…

          a. You are correct, and I have fixed it.

          b. Correct again. Resizing that Ramp diagram wreaked havoc!

          c. I had adapted this from Lux-Perpetua’s original diagram, but I see what you mean. I changed it per your suggestion, and it does make more sense.

          d. Yep, I squeezed the symbol unintentionally when shrinking the text box. Fixed.

          e. Excellent suggestion! I don’t know why I had it all stacked in there. Fixed.

          I also noticed that ToyKeeper has issued four more revisions since yesterday, but I don’t believe that any of them impact the diagram.

          As always, thank you for the feedback on the diagram. I need folks like you to help me keep it straight.

          • lowprofile@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            Awesome, thanks! I am happy to help.

            And I did not notice an impact on the diagram in ToyKeeper’s latest four revisions either.