Control multiple ( nuonenergiewinkel.nl/7591/smart-plug-6-voor-nuon-e-manager ) or single ( nuonenergiewinkel.nl/7590/smart-plug-voor-nuon-e-manager ) sockets and monitor their power consumption (use google translate)
Now things I did not find yet, and I’m looking for your suggestions:
good thermostat
Something to monitor temperature and humidity inside and outside
DIN rail or anything similar for multiple I\O that could be put next to fuses box, so I can control everything in house?
Input for simple on/off sensors? Like interfacing from alarm system PGM’s to micasaverde? (I’m a security technican, working with DSC, Ademco, Paradox, Visonic and Inim centrals, unless any of centrals has direct interfacing?
And some extra questions:
10. Interfacing with Arduino (so I can take advantage of its I\O pins)?
11. Can I modify GUI to my needs?
Best regards, and free beer for anyone who manages to answer all 11 qustions
*note: I can’t post external links yet. so I hope u guys know how to navigate to that links unless mod fixes 'em.
Unfortunately I can’t find anything on thos pages (or the mean page about the Nuon system stating these are z-wave compatible. is there a page thats shows that? For exampe the US security company ADT uses zwave but it’s camera’s won’t work with a normal Z-wave controller due to custom firmware. Same goes for lock manufacturer Schlage’s camera’s.
Do note that the US and Europe Z-wave frequencies are different making it very hard to use equipment not intended for the market.
[quote=“resnik, post:1, topic:172008”]10. Interfacing with Arduino (so I can take advantage of its I\O pins)?
11. Can I modify GUI to my needs?[/quote]
I am a security tech as well (united states) and have been looking to do similar things with arduino and alarm panels mainly Dmp security panels I have a possibility of 12 Pgm outputs and I can use the zones for inputs. My panel is a z-wave controller as well it’s just very limited on what it can do via z-wave. Any advice would be much appreciated
[quote=“Ruetech, post:5, topic:172008”][quote=“resnik, post:1, topic:172008”]10. Interfacing with Arduino (so I can take advantage of its I\O pins)?
11. Can I modify GUI to my needs?[/quote]
I am a security tech as well (united states) and have been looking to do similar things with arduino and alarm panels mainly Dmp security panels I have a possibility of 12 Pgm outputs and I can use the zones for inputs. My panel is a z-wave controller as well it’s just very limited on what it can do via z-wave. Any advice would be much appreciated[/quote]
You can interface with the adruino. It would require you to develop a sketch for the arduino with an api that can be used via usb or network and you would than need to create plugin for Vera to interface the two. Or depending on the api created in the arduino, you can access it via luup code in a scene etc. Anything is possible, it is all dependent on your skills and how willing you are to tinker.
As for the UI, I would assume you are referring to the Vera’s wen interface? No, you can not modify the UI to your needs.
[quote=“garrettwp, post:6, topic:172008”][quote=“Ruetech, post:5, topic:172008”][quote=“resnik, post:1, topic:172008”]10. Interfacing with Arduino (so I can take advantage of its I\O pins)?
11. Can I modify GUI to my needs?[/quote]
I am a security tech as well (united states) and have been looking to do similar things with arduino and alarm panels mainly Dmp security panels I have a possibility of 12 Pgm outputs and I can use the zones for inputs. My panel is a z-wave controller as well it’s just very limited on what it can do via z-wave. Any advice would be much appreciated[/quote]
You can interface with the adruino. It would require you to develop a sketch for the arduino with an api that can be used via usb or network and you would than need to create plugin for Vera to interface the two. Or depending on the api created in the arduino, you can access it via luup code in a scene etc. Anything is possible, it is all dependent on your skills and how willing you are to tinker.
As for the UI, I would assume you are referring to the Vera’s wen interface? No, you can not modify the UI to your needs.
Garrett[/quote]
Thanks Garret but I have to be honest if it’s dependent on my luup and sketch writing skills I’m doomed jk, my skill set is definitely more on the mechanical/circuitry side of the fence up until six or eight months ago all of my robots were simply glorified rc cars ( and wheelchairs ) I wouldn’t know where to start on a plugin I might be able to fumble through the sketch but it wouldn’t be clean. I just wrote a laser tripwire sketch last week and it took me all day. Do you or anyone know of a good resource for me to start this learning process?
Since arduino projects are limited to your imagination and are more or less tailored to each persons wants, your best bet is to have a look at the arduino community for what you want to do. It really is based on how you want to implement your project and how to access it. There is no go to route for integrating arduino into Vera.
For example, I wrote a sketch awhile back that used an arduino, ethernet sheild, and rgb leds. I created the sketch so that it could be controlled via a simple web interface to change the colors of the led’s or issue a simple http api to achieve the desired color as well. This can easily be added to a scene in vera via a few lines of luup code.
As for plugin development, this community is your best bet. Have a look in the plugin subforum for a wealth of information. I find it easier to look at an existing plugin to see how it works. Many of us on here are willing to provide help if you have any issues and/or questions.
We all have to start somewhere. I was in the same position when I first started. I’ve learned a lot. Built a few plugins, built an android app, the list goes on. This community has been very helpful.
Garrett
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