Setting up for full integration

[hvb83 1]

Hi Lambik,

see this:

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Don't feel afraid to ask. I realize it's not documented well yet, but now that I've got most of the bugs out, I'll have some more time to make it easier to configure and to write a small tutorial.

[Lambik 194]

Nice! Thanks!

[Dalle1985 16]

Hi Guys!

So, I've been fiddling with my system and now I have the first room controller for the bed room set up. Still got a bit of fine tuning to do to get it to 100% complete - mainly because I can't get to root the cheap android device I've been using, so I can't get a true full screen setup, but I'm still fighting it.

I'll upload something when I've got something working properly.

In the mean time, a picture of my room controller. The coding is for free, the controller I ordered in China for the price of €55, so it is cheaper than any wireless (and ugly imho) z-wave switches.

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[Lambik 194]

You have done what I 'm looking for! Thumbs up!

Can you post the latest code?

Thanks again. It's highly appreciated!

[Dalle1985 16]

The code is somewhat clunky right now. So I'd prefer to make sure everything is working smoothly before I share the code (the graphics are doing some funny stuff and I have lost proper support for Hue right now). But I'm planning on having a proper functioning code ready in a day or two. Then I'll make sure to share everything so everyone can try it out.

[Lambik 194]

Nice!

BTW, what you 're doing looks, to me, like the same approach as OpenRemote does. I used this kind of setup with my vera 3 to do the same you're trying to do.

Are you familiar with

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? Maybe it is worth a try....

[Dalle1985 16]

I haven't seen that before.

The reason for creating my own setup is because generic stuff that needs to work across platforms often have serious shortcommings and don't work exactly as is needed. By building my own system, I can custommake everything exactly as I want.

I share the code here as inspiration to others so that they can use it as is or can customize it to fit their needs. I think the fibaro standard system is useless for anyone who hasn't set it up themselves. I can't use the fibaro system to give to my girlfriend, because she wouldn't know what to do with it.

[Lambik 194]

OpenRemote is a platform where you can create a custom tablet/phone layout. All buttons and sliders etc. is highly customizable. These buttons/sliders can generate custom commands.

It is hosted on a php/mysql server and there is also the possibility to install an app on your I-Os or Android device.

But, as you stated, if you build something yourself it's always meeting your own demands better....

[Dalle1985 16]

Hi Guys,

So as promised, Attached is the newest version (still very much beta) of my script.

The tablet interface is more or less complete (for my use at least). It won't scroll on a tablet (to avoid it scooting around when people interact with it) if you need scrolling or zooming, you can disable it by finding and commenting out the function in the headtab.php (search for "touchmove").

The tablet interfaces can be find in the settings tab (which doesn't do anything else yet).

There is support for changing the room temperature in the interface (in case you have the danfoss valves). When you change the setpoint, the "Setpoint" temperature will turn red, and remain like that until the thermostat is updated. There is a temperature constraint of 10-28 deg C to avoid unacceptable input.

Also, there is a "control" menu. The functions change the value of a global variable called "nightmodeact" to a numbervalue corresponding to a certain instruction set in the HC2.

The dimmers can be changed using the bars. Pressing the bulb will just turn the lamp on or off (in the tablet interface). This to give it a bit quicker interaction.

Also, if you don't have Hue bulbs, remember to change the value in the userinfo to false - and to input all your data in the file!

Enjoy, and please report back with any bugs.

PS.: progress might be a bit slow from now on as I am very busy at work, so I won't have as much time to fiddle with this in the coming months.