There are some pictures in the following thread:
Ok,let me state, this is somewhat of a tough question.
I have the “virtual” garage door lock working wth the code in post #1, works great.
Now, what I would like to do, is use the Wayne Dalton WHDA-12 Homelink-Zwave gateway to activate/deactivate the virtual lock. In other words, instead of using my RF receiver on the door, have Vera take care of it.
I tried adding a scene, but the issue is, the scene has to be a “lock” or “unlock” scene, what I really want is a “toggle” scene. So if the overhead door is open, close it, and if it is closed, open it.
I am already using Scene 1 for garage lights on, and Scene 2 for garage lights off, so I only have Scene 3 left on the WHDA-12 (off course if the toggling can be made to work, then the garage lights could also be 1 button as well 
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Anyone have ideas on this? If I can get it “working on the bench” (the components are not installed yet, just testing it right now), then I can remove the RF receiver I am using, program my “homelink” button 3 to the WHDA-12 Scene 3, , and just use the WD gateway.
Mitch
[quote=“woodsby, post:4, topic:167178”]This basically takes the combination of the door sensor device and the contact closure device on a garage door setup and consolidates them into a single device that behaves as a door lock - in the ui and iphone apps. Locked means garage door is closed; unlocked means garage door is open.[/quote]Sensor is working…shows red or blue figure. Open door red figure but woodsby device says locked and doesn’t change to unlocked. Closed door , sensor shows blue figure but woodsby plugin remains locked.
Any ideas?
Thanks
p.s. is it possible to rename the buttons open/closed? instead of locked/unlocked?
Did you edit the device number of your sensor before you uploaded it? Also make sure that you’ve used the device number rather than the Zwave node ID
[quote=“strangely, post:24, topic:167178”]Did you edit the device number of your sensor before you uploaded it? Also make sure that you’ve used the device number rather than the Zwave node ID[/quote] it was id instead of device. thanks. can i change button names to closed/open?
Not easily, but you might be able to edit the .json file it uses to display it perhaps?! Even if this is possible then it would also affect other locks.
So here’s another (probably silly) question: if I have more than one garage door, since the sensor and relay device numbers are hard-coded in the “I” file, do I support multiple instances by giving the I files slightly different names, setting the values appropriately, and then uploading both?
–Richard
So long as you have different devices called out in the xml (assuming different sensors etc), and its named something different, then I think it will work OK.
The backup function is your friend here, in case anything breaks
I finally found a Mercury switch from an old thermostat that got my HM-DW001 to work reliably. Configuring this went very smooth and it worked on the first try (no restart required).
Best of all it makes the process easier for the wife. Now she doesn’t have to look at the camera to figure out if she closed or opened the garage. Oh, and I like it too.
Thank you very much for posting this plugin.
i have i genie garage opener. im new in all this and i want to control my garage door with vera. can someone explaime how to do it like a baby. what i need to buy, the step by step procedure and in the case that can include some picture will be good. thanks
This thread deals more with controlling the garage door like a lock once you already have the ability to control your garage door with Vera.
There are several other posts that break the process down and explain in detail. This is a link to my recent post that should point you in the right direction to complete the first part your project. http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=2757.msg51275#msg51275
Step 1: get Vera to command your garage door to open and/or close
Step 2: decide how you want to determine your garage door is open or closed (several products and methods to choose from) You may have to engineer a personalized solution to work for your location.
Step 3: If you decide to use a window sensor, come back to this thread and configure this helpful plugin to open/close your garage door like you would lock/unlock a door lock.
Need a little guidance. I’ve installed an Evolve LFM-20 Z-Wave Relay and a Aeon Labs Door/Window sensor to my garage door. Both work fine independently.
But the relay keeps setting up an “Appliance_module” device on my dashboard with a new device #. Is this what you’re supposed to use to control the garage door? If so, how do I modify the xml file to include that device #?
Also, how do you know the device number before you set it up on Vera? It seems like the “Include” step of the z-wave relay is missing here. What am I missing?
EDIT It worked after setting the relay and sensor up as devices first on the z-wave network and Vera, recording their device #'s and then following Woodsby’s directions. Sorry guys, but I’m new and needed to know a little more about the prep-work in fully installing and including the devices on the network. Also, you have to remember to shut off the Relay by pushing it’s button after its included in the network or your hard-wired keypad won’t work. Cheers Woodsby!
EDIT # 2 See attached image. The “device” that was created after adding the Relay to my z-wave network (step prior to following Woodsby’s directions) landed on Dashboard in the Devices section. But I can’t seem to mess with it. It doesn’t want to be assigned a different room or change it’s name. It’s just sitting there like a stubborn child. Any ideas?
Hey guys I just set up my Ademco Vista Alarm System My next project is the garage doors. Ever since I had security cameras installed Electromagnetic interference has pretty much hobbled my HomeLinks from my Car. I had sears come out and they have no solution. Don’t want to uninstall my cameras.
So this solution would work well. Just one question I havn’t yet manipulated any LUUP files. Can someone please tell me exactly where do I add the id numbers for the sensor and relay into the Luup File. Can’t figure that out. Lets say the ID number is 10sensor and 11relay.
",“urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:SecuritySensor1”,“Tripped”,SensorDevNum) GetSensorStatus() end function CloseContacts() luup.call_action(“urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1”,“SetTarget”,{ newTargetValue=“1” },ContactsDevNum) repeat local ContactStatus = luup.variable_get(“urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1”,“Status”,ContactsDevNum) ContactStatus =
You want the device id of each device e.g. contact sensor and relay. At the top of the I_GarageDoor.xml you will see the following lines:
SensorDevNum = 40
ContactsDevNum = 24
SensorDevNum is your relay and ContactsDevNum is your contact sensor.
- Garrett
p.s. I just ordered a DSC panel and will eventually replace my zwave contact switch with the alarm contact switch. Should be way more reliable and not each batteries.
- Garrett
Duh
Thats obvious enough. Guess I got confused with the instructions Saying
"Plug these device numbers into lines 4 and 5 of the attached file (SensorDevNum and ContactsDevNum). "
This is actually Line 1
Will give it a try.
I’m looking forward to trying this out, but in reading your comment, I had a thought; would it be possible to power the door/window sensor from the safety sensors? They run off voltage from the logic board. It should be possible to regulate down to (1.5V? 3V?) to power the door sensor.
Anybody tried this in V3/UI5 yet? I just added it as new plugin and its not working?!
I have it installed and it is working fine. I use it everyday.
- Garrett
Installed as port from V2 though?
Ok, Just removed and re-added and now its working?! Panic over