My system is evolving in the opposite direction. After a lot of research in the beginning I decided to use Digitemp to measure all of the temperatures and X10 to drive all of the mains voltage outputs, with a Python script running it all. As it evolved I moved from Digitemp to owfs as that gave me more flexibility, and I had a problem with one of my X10 outputs just not working some times, the switch unit worked fine in other parts of the house, just not where I wanted it to! So I have changed a couple of the X10 outputs to 1-wire DS2406 modules with home brew electronics driving relays, The others will change as well when I get around to it.
I think that one problem with X10 is that you cannot tell if the signal received by the remote device is good and healthy or right on the limit of failure. There is test equipment around that can do it but it is expensive. Cheers Mick On 20/10/11 13:41, Robert Conway wrote: > 1wire is great however I want to switch AC voltages. Although I can easily > build devices capable of mains switching either solid state or relay I liked > the idea of buying something off the shelf that has appropriate approvals > for insurance reasons. I am not sure about the reliability of X10, plus its > expensive. > > I was thinking of hacking a wireless remote controlled power socket (See > link below) and control through a 1wire switch. It turns out $10.00 per > point so its cheap and a consumer device which is certified for my country > for 240VAC applications. The remote has an ON and OFF button per socket. > > Then I thought wouldn't it be great if I simply used a 433 mhz transmitter > direct from my Server. Instead of writing my own script I had a vision of > owfs allowing me to create a custom device, specify the number and type of > parameters and then next to each parameters allow me to insert an AT style > of command for each parameter all via a web interface :) > > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-in1-BULK-PACK-Remote-control-10A-Power-Point-NE > W-/250755155458?pt=AU_Building_Materials&hash=item3a622c0602 > > > I think I have also seen some wireless power monitors. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pascal Brugier [mailto:pbrug...@aeon-hq.net] > Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2011 11:02 PM > To: owfs-developers@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Owfs-developers] Owfs interface to consumer wireless rf > devices > > Hy, > > Just for my knowledge, why do you want Owfs to be able to connect to X10, > ZigBee, XBee or else when protocol like XPL [1], projects as Xpl-Perl [2] or > more advanced userfirendly project like Domogik (web + > Python) or other exist. > > As english ins not my native language it's possible I missunderstand the > goal of your request, so can you explain as I take some interrest on this > subject. > > Pascal. > > [1] http://xplproject.org.uk/ > [2] https://github.com/beanz/xpl-perl > [3] http://www.domogik.org/en/ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > The demand for IT networking professionals continues to grow, and the demand > for specialized networking skills is growing even more rapidly. > Take a complimentary Learning@Ciosco Self-Assessment and learn about Cisco > certifications, training, and career opportunities. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/cisco-dev2dev > _______________________________________________ > Owfs-developers mailing list > Owfs-developers@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/owfs-developers > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > The demand for IT networking professionals continues to grow, and the > demand for specialized networking skills is growing even more rapidly. > Take a complimentary Learning@Ciosco Self-Assessment and learn > about Cisco certifications, training, and career opportunities. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/cisco-dev2dev > _______________________________________________ > Owfs-developers mailing list > Owfs-developers@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/owfs-developers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The demand for IT networking professionals continues to grow, and the demand for specialized networking skills is growing even more rapidly. Take a complimentary Learning@Cisco Self-Assessment and learn about Cisco certifications, training, and career opportunities. http://p.sf.net/sfu/cisco-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Owfs-developers mailing list Owfs-developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/owfs-developers
