void connectTimer_Elapsed(object sender, ElapsedEventArgs e)
{
#if DEBUG
(sender as Timer).Stop();
#endif
if (controller != null)
{
try
{
if (!controller.Connected)
{
controller.Connect();
}
(sender as Timer).Stop(); // Safety
return;
}
catch (ControllerConnectionException)
{
// Ignore if we can't connect
}
}
#if DEBUG
(sender as Timer).Start();
#endif
}
/// <summary>
/// Load the controller with the current settings,
/// and attempt to connect
/// </summary>
private void LoadController()
{
var settings = HexLight.Properties.Settings.Default;
// Get the class of the controller to use
var controllerName = settings.Controller;
if (controllerName == null || controllerName == "")
{
throw new ControllerConnectionException("No controller currently configured");
}
var controllerType = Controllers.GetControllerByName(controllerName);
if (controllerType == null)
{
throw new ControllerConnectionException(String.Format("No controller found by name '{0}'", controllerName));
}
// Instantiate the controller and load any custom settings for it
controller = Controllers.LoadController(settings, controllerType);
// Attempt to connect (to validate the current settings)
controller.Connect();
}