[quote=“marcfonteijn, post:80, topic:173020”]Although this topic has been silent for a while I’m quite interested if someone found a good solution.
My idea is to use a fibaro roller / shutter to control the track.
I found this quite affordable track on aliexpress but the seller couldn’t tell me if it’s possible to hook up an external controller. This track comes with a wired remote so my guess would be that it should be possible but without the wiring diagram it’s hard to say for sure.[/quote]
it’ll work with some wire-cutting, but i strongly advice against buying this kind of cheap devices, they make a lot of noise and don’t have a long lifespan.
I must admit that one does look really cheap. After some more searching I found a different one that looks somewhat better. One of the photos also shows a motor with a 4 wire (black, brown, green and green/yellow) setup. If black / brown are for forward / backward control then that would work with the fibaro controller out of the box or wouldn’t it? The wiring on the dooya DT52S motor it clearly says that the 2 wires are used for that.
that is the biggest problem on aliexpress … i’m buying alot of things there … but only if i exactly know what i want.
usally the sellers have no cloue on anything … and 120USD is quite a risk.
thats the reason why i not have any courtains yet working.
but maybe i will go down that road soon and just buy one for a test …
Just a short update for the people who will bump into this thread. I’ve bought the Dooya DT52S motor (http://en.dooya.com/products_3.html) via aliexpress.com and attached it to the Fibaro Roller Shutter 2 (FGRM-222). This combination works great for me. The build quality of the motor is pretty solid actually. Not something you might expect at first hand. There are some knock-off motors on aliexpress too but the Dooya stuff seems to be the best.
This is exciting. The Somfy motors were quoted at ~$3,000 for our bedroom. $1,500 for the Somfy Glidea motor/wireless RTS control and bar…and $1,500 for a compatible 155" decorative bar and all the rings ( Orion - Decorative Drapery Hardware, Curtain Rods, Drapery Hardware, Wood Drapery Sets )…way out of our budget.
Thanks as always CW-Kid for scouting the coolest HA tech.
i also can confirm the Dooya DT52S working just fine with a Fibaro Shutter2
still abut pricy … but they do work.
i ordered another bunch of another brand … which costs less than half … hopefully they do the same way.
will report in a few days with some results … shipment is waiting for me at FedEx already 
Look forward to hearing your results nullx8
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how much did you pay for the Dooya DT52S?
DT52S … arround 80USD
DT52E … arround 110USD (E model can’t be controlled via Z-wave modules)
video: 2,7 Meter (9 Foot) Courtain rail, with Dooya Motor, Fibaro Shutter Module, belt, rolls , … ~190USD
the z-wave Stick-on button i just used for the video
i just connected the motor directly to the FIbaro Shutter II module, added a extension coord and put it in the next Power outlet …
ran fibaro module calibration … all done working immideatly.
Totally brilliant 
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When you get that motor, where do you get the track? Does it come with it? If so, what is the length? I have found the motors on aliexpress, but not the tracks.
dont get the knock off … i spend a fortune on this junk … its not worth the money at all …
only dooya does the job. and it does is suprisingly well.
the tracks must fit . as the clutch system wont work if not. (killing the whole pourpose)
dont buy anything with steel wires … they sell great because it does sounds “solid”, but its noisy and manual operation leads to 80% in mixed wires and a very large drama to get them working again.
the secret are t-belts ! almost zero noise, smooth operation and can’t be destroyed easy.
i can now get 3 meters for somethings close to 250 bucks including everything. downside (20 days lead time)
but for the quality and the price i can just live with this … normally the motor alone goes for 250 USD already.
@nullx -
I plan on getting a Dooya motor. I want to make sure I am buying the right thing on aliexpress. Every dooya motor I see seems to be just that, the motor and no track. How do I ensure I am getting a track? Is there a specific seller you go through?
Finally - the Fibaro controller - I am in the US - I typically remember hearing that Fibaro is for Europe. Is that the case? If not, where do you source your Fibaro controllers from?
[whoring] http://goo.gl/UPyyfp [/whoring]
210 Bucks for 1 meter plus 20 somethings for each more meter complete set with holders, brackets, rails, motor, belt pre-assembled (very little work required) … blah blah 
but the shutter modules seem to be a problem. well the motor works with a standard module as well … but its just half the features and no percentage settings
hope fully someone from the US has some solution for that
[quote=“airedale, post:93, topic:173020”]I plan on getting a Dooya motor.[/quote] make sure its a DT52S !!!
the E and C series do not work at all with HA modules … they require a own remote-control system.
[quote=“airedale, post:93, topic:173020”]@nullx -
I plan on getting a Dooya motor. I want to make sure I am buying the right thing on aliexpress. Every dooya motor I see seems to be just that, the motor and no track. How do I ensure I am getting a track? Is there a specific seller you go through?
Finally - the Fibaro controller - I am in the US - I typically remember hearing that Fibaro is for Europe. Is that the case? If not, where do you source your Fibaro controllers from?[/quote]
I have the same questions
Also, what are the options for Non-Vera control? One of the benefits of the Somfy system for my blinds are these in Wall (battery powered, so can go anywhere) remote control units.
http://www.somfysystems.com/en-us/home/our-products/product-solutions/decoflex-wirefree.html
Since I plan to use these near the back patio where there is medium traffic, opening them on and off quickly would be key for the WAF.
the most easy option are the Stick on Z-Wave Buttons (i’m personally really hate any form of “remote control” as it does defeat the automation propose. but for the shades i use 2 Button Battery Powered z-wave remotes … they “apear” like Light switches, the battery lasts easy 1-2 Years on day by day use …
they can be directly linked to the motor-module and will work even if the controller would be offline.
another option with the FGRM-222 is to simply connect standard Light switches or momentary switches for up/down … this would require some wiring but would probably match your existing switch-style better.
[quote=“nullx8, post:94, topic:173020”]but the shutter modules seem to be a problem. well the motor works with a standard module as well … but its just half the features and no percentage settings
hope fully someone from the US has some solution for that[/quote]
I purchased a track and motor from zwavemotors and they have zwave built right into the motor. The motor looks just like the Dooya motor you are recommending in this thread. It works with the percentage settings just fine. I’d be happy to purchase again from them, as they got it to me quickly and it was rather nice. The cost is a little prohibitive for me to go to them again, at least my wife isn’t willing to spend that much again. So now I am trying to piece it together myself.
This is why I am looking at the fibaro modules. The only concern I have with them, even from your site, is if they work on the right frequency to interact with US based Z-Wave systems.
thats great news … toget some useful intel about hardware.
how much did you pay for the motor ?
does the motor fit to a dooya system rod/rail ? if yes that may be a option to get things cheaper done … (win win for everyone)
I didn’t buy the motor individually, but as a whole kit. That included a center open option to be configured. The length was just over 2.3 meters. I paid ~$400 for it excluding shipping.
The motor and track look to be exactly like the dooya motor and track being sold on aliexpress. The feature set also looks like it is the DT52S.
Zwavemotors has been very helpful. If you reach out to them directly, you can probably get more information.
Message for nullx8,
I really like the low price of the curtain track and motor link you posted a few post before. I try to order 4 tracks but when I enter my shipping infos, it say that I cant get a quote for my adress and to contact them. I contact them 2 times in the last 2 two weeks but I didnt receive any answer from them… The track is in special at 160$ us Instead of 210$ so I would really like to order them for my 4 windows
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