How often should I need to "Clean up and rebuild data cache" via the ST app?

#1

Sometimes I’ll need to do this once or twice a week to get things working again after I notice that something is misbehaving.

Is this normal? Is there any way to automate the process to happen every 3 days?

#2

Definitely not normal at all. Most hubs I have worked on I have never even done that once.

I would instead focus on the misbehaving piston the next time it happens.

#3

The trouble is that it could be the simplest piston, and it’s not the same one! Most recently, if variable x changes to true, execute piston y. Variable changes, piston doesn’t execute. Rebuild the cache, works fine.

#4

I have had less than perfect success with subscribing to a variable change as a trigger. I have resolved to use them as conditions instead for more reliability.

If I really need it to be a trigger, I often create a Simulated Switch, and use that as my variable. That is rock solid reliable!

Such as:
IF SimSwitch changes to on, then execute piston Y

#5

Interesting! I do use variables as triggers often, maybe that’s the common link. I’ll give that a try. Thanks!