Am 07.02.2016 um 21:39 schrieb Jerry Scharf: > > A while ago I had asked if anyone was interested in working on a new > building automation control system. There were some who were willing to > review and comment on it. I am going to avail myself of those kind people. > I think, to make another building automation system to make any impact, it doesn't have to be cleverly designed but cheap to build components for. First all do-it-yourself, then being adopted by maker-suppliers.
Another thing to consider is about the possible targets. In a home or small shop, you simply don't need to have any lightswitch and lightbulb being freely programmable. Noone is going to replace a $20 remote controlled wallsocket by a $100+work do-it-yourself device just for the sake to be able to turn lights on and off through the internet. There is a reason why these isolated applications exist, and it's the price and replacing them isn't scratching an itch. *They aren't so bad.* So, with the IoT lightbulbs being mostly a toy, what keeps being on the stage? Only heating & cooling, I think. For heating control, you really can stay clear from all europeans. Because even those of us who live in a house have a very simple heating arrangement. A boiler, outer temperature sensor for controlling the overall heat produced by the boiler and radiator controls which allow closed-loop control of the heat distributed into individual rooms. There are even programmable versions of these radiator controls available for less than €15. http://www.amazon.de/AGT-Programmierbarer-Heizk%C3%B6rper-Thermostat-Energiesparregler-4er-Set/dp/B00A6IS8T6 The nice thing about these is you can even use them in your rented flat. For those having a more complicated heat distribution system, like a solar panel or heat recuperation devices, the supplier installs a matching control system and you'd better not tinker with that. A/C is virtually unknown in western europe outside of office buildings. Simply not needed. In Germany, we often have automated window blinds instead, mostly against rainstorms, but also against excessive sun, and against burglars. But then again, when you order these window blinds and like to have them automated, the supplier will happily sell you another isolated solution which fits your needs. So far, any catch-all solution first has to prove it does something unique better, other than being a catch-all solution. Kind regards Jan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Owfs-developers mailing list Owfs-developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/owfs-developers
