Thanks for all the help on IR via Global Cache. I used the procedure above and it worked great. However in my setup I use both IR and RS232. When I tried to use the same procedure for RS232 I could not figure out how to enter the command I want the GC100 to issue. I go to scenes, select advanced and select the GC100 RS232 port, there are then various RS232 command options:
Reconfigure
Stress Test
Remove
Toll
ToggleState
SetPollFrequency
AllowPairing
None of these options seem to fit what I want to do, which is issue a command to turn off the TV or allow a command entry similar to pasting the hex code when setting up IR. Has anyone tried this and succeeded.
Thanks
Hello guys,
installing this plugin under UI7 with the latest firmware doesn’t work. The device doesn’t show up and it complains about the IP address missing. Installing ALTUI, you can configure the IP address and MAC address but the device still doesn’t show up in VERA UI.
Any ideas?
It doesn’t show up in the vera UI as a device, but you do see it if you follow sdholden’s instructions in the scene.
Add the following files using Apps → Develop Apps → Luup Files → Upload Files
I have asked MCV (who is listed as the Author) to upgrade the plugin with these files …
Thank you Richard. The two files you posted work fine with my Global Cache iTach IP2CC on VeraPlus with firmware 1.7.2044.
Hello,
I’m using the GC iTach IP2CC, With version 1.10 the relays was working include feedbacks to UI7.
When the plugin upgraded to version 2.0 the UI7 interface not getting anymore the feedback and showing “Command failed” but the relays himself became closed. (ON)
Kobi
First i want to say thanx to sdholden for your post i can now control all my ir devices with vera…thanx buddy. You can get some Hex codes from global website just register if not registered already Register for Control Tower or https://irdb.globalcache.com/Home/Database
They will send them to your email straightaway 5 devices a day maximum.
My gc100 device on vera is showing only 2 ports, but you can use the Gc100 I/R port on your vera as number 1 and use port 1 shown on your vera as 2 and the 2 on the vera as port 3. It works for me.
@kobibeja
MCV has sorted out the issue and will(or maybe already has) created a new Version of the GC100 plugin with the correct files.
Richard do you know if MCV have any plans to make the icon work and to fix the existing five year old bug. ???
Addition to the json file:
"flashicon": "https://apps.mios.com/plugins/icons/4.png",
"default_icon": "https://apps.mios.com/plugins/icons/4.png",
In the implementation file - from:
local lul_code = lul_settings.ProntoCode
local lul_gc100 = luup.ir.pronto_to_gc100(lul_code)
luup.log('device: ' .. tostring(lul_device) .. ' convert: ' .. tostring(lul_code) .. ' to: ' .. tostring(lul_gc100))
to:
[code] local lul_code = lul_settings.ProntoCode
local lul_gc100 = luup.ir.pronto_to_gc100(lul_code)
-- fix software bug where IR code is repeated instead of being sent just once
lul_gc100 = string.gsub(lul_gc100, ",2,", ",1,", 1)
luup.log('device: ' .. tostring(lul_device) .. ' convert: ' .. tostring(lul_code) .. ' to: ' .. tostring(lul_gc100))
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You need to talk to: mcv.andrei
If you only need to change the IP address of the controller here is a snippet for that:
luup.set_attr("ip", "192.168.0.1", Device ID)You can run this command by going to: Apps→ Develop Apps→ Test Lua Code, enter the line from above into the field and press GO.
You just have to replace ?192.168.0.1? with the desired IP Address and replace Device ID with the ID of the device.
It’s easier to change using the Advanced tab for the device.
It’s easier to do this when the device doesn’t show up in the UI.
I have this working now, but would there be any reason why my vera would be sending two commands? I have the right pronto hex code and its only inserted once and when I play the scene, it turns the device on, then quickly shuts the device back off… thoughts?
Hi Guys,
I have the ip2cc in ui7 working. But IIRC in UI5 I could just press one of the devices for a on/off on the contact closure. No I need to press on then off for the contact closure to work. What am I missing. Uploaded the two files via luup as well. Everything is working but I would like to just send one command from amazon dot then I want the cc to go on/off for a gate.
COuld maybe do it in the scene. Will check. Thanks for any hints.
Update:
Worked using scenes of course 
That’s typically what the Garage door plugin does …
Takes a security sensor (to indicate if the gate is open or closed) and a switch (gc100) that controls the motion.
Configure the Garage door plugin with these two as inputs … and then you get a LOCK device on Vera representing your gate.
Then you lock the gate (close) or unlock the gate (open). The plugin does the pulsing of the switch and will not do so if the door/gate is already in the correct position.
But then again I believe that the latest Alexa will not work with Locks … so this not work for you.