Touchscreen Control for Vera (a look at G Languages)

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I am currently writing an interface between a touchscreen computer and my Vera using a G language called Labview. We use the program to display hundreds of different types of data, EG temperatures, pressures, bilge switches, etc., and the whole process has been a real challenge. Labview allows TCP/IP connections but the version I am using has no support for HTTP calls.
I have the control interface done and working and I am creating a beautiful touchscreen dimmer panel to start with.
Special Thanks to:
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FlyBoyBob
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These and more answered all my dumb questions and allowed me to finish what I started out to do!
(thanks for the tip on wireshark…seeing the data saved me)

Thanks Again
Tim Alls
AllSeas Yachts

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Sounds like a really fun and frustrating project all in one. :slight_smile: Please post up some pictures of your work when you are ready to share.

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Hi,
Here is the code for changing dimmer values using Labview as the programming language. The code consist of a front panel that contains the variables plus text boxes and the Back panel has the actual code which looks more like a wiring diagram. This code then becomes an icon with input terminal and output terminals that can be called on the same way you call a DLL or similar. Let me know if you want more information. I will post the dimmer panel when I am finished later today.
Regards
Tim Alls
AllSeas Yachts

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@TimAlls,

This is awesome, thanks for the help and assistance in showing us how you are accomplishing this. Keep up the good work!!! :slight_smile:

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Version One of Touchscreen Interface…
Lighting Controls for two zones
Eight Door Sensor Status
Eight Lighting Scenes
Three Volume Controls for Sonos Zone Players

Much more to come!

Regards
Tim Alls
AllSeas Yachts

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Looking good! So what we are seeing is the LabView Front End in that GIF? LabView looks pretty expensive, but very powerful and it makes sense for what you are using it for. It is just great that you can get more mileage out of it using it for Vera control panels.

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Yes it is pricey. What I am hoping for is to inspire someone to duplicate my work with a standard language so we can all enjoy it. I use it for engine monitoring so the price is cheap for me. What it is going to do, is allow me to do some rapid developement. Based on what I learn maybe others can build on it!
My final version is going to be for a home…but that’s a little ways off.
Regards
Tim Alls
AllSeas Yachts

This is the code for running a scene…tested and working