OpenHAB, AyControl and OpenRemote « Rick Centeno's Blog So last weekend I finally got the powersupply of my Ubuntu server fixed and was able to restart the eibd program that transforms the box into a KNX/IP router with tunneling capabilities. It is a pity that no one managed to port this code also to the Mac OSX, as this would make it even easier for me to run this eibd router on a Mac mini server stowed away in the electricity cabinet. That small OSX server is easier to handle in stowing away due to the small size and power economics than a full fletched Ubuntu server on a standard desktop. But who knows, maybe someday….someone…. Then I got a reply to one of my post on my OpenRemote experiences in which he pointed out to me that openHAB was going to be released and I needed to check that out. Then started checking the code to see how to get it enabled for use with KNX (parameter setting in OpenHab.cfg file pointing to router, and download of additional add-on Java file) and went ahead to add a KNX switch to the present menu. Like this:
Gira HS3 server as alternative for openHAB or AyControl « Rick Centeno's Blog So two weeks ago I ran into a former colleague of mine who as it happened just had read my blog on the comparison of the different KNX solutions I tested, the openHAB server, the OpenRemote package and the ayControl solution. He was telling me that this blog was right for him at the right moment as he was looking for an appropriate solutions for his newly built house, only months away to become ready to move in. He asked me what I would choose in his place if I were to choose between those solutions. He was also very interested to find out whether I ever had a chance to look at the Gira HomeServer solution, which was the one he was eyeing. Well, let me say there are a lot of tricks you need to perform in order to make it work natively under Linux if you do not want to buy the VIA hardware that the Gira servers are using. So after a while I finally got it working and my windows 7 and Ubuntu environment talked to another using the (virtual) serial ports. My immediately reaction was WOW!
HoMIDoM, le système de domotique complet et gratuit pour la maison – logiciel domotique open source Du Zwave sur votre NAS Synology ? On ne présente plus les NAS de la marque Synology, très connus pour leur qualité et leurs nombreuses fonctions. Depuis quelques temps, Synology a eu la bonne idée d’ouvrir son système aux développeurs, qui peuvent ainsi développer des plugins pour lui ajouter des fonctions, sans avoir besoin de recourir à des hacks comme d’autres marques… Devinez quelle fonction vient d’y être ajoutée ? La domotique, à l’aide de modules Zwave ! Et nous sommes aux premières loges, puisque le développeur de ce projet n’est autre que Bilil, qui a commencé ce projet sur le forum de Maison et Domotique :D Si vous fréquentez un peu le forum, vous n’avez pas pu le rater, c’est un sujet très actif :p Il faut dire que Bilil a fait un superbe travail, et dans un temps record ! De nombreux modules Zwave sont déjà parfaitement supportés, les scénarios sont opérationnels, et les fonctions ne cessent de se développer. Un projet très intéressant à suivre, qui peut être une excellente alternative aux box domotiques !
KNX Server Freedomotic | Open Source Building Automation Home InControl Home Automation (InControl Console) InControl Console is an application that runs on your pc. It allows you to use our iPhone & Android application to control your zwave devices from anywhere you have internet access on your phone. In order to use the app on your phone, you must first download and install the PC companion software. The PC software is required in order for the phone application to work. You must also have a ControlThink USB ThinkStick or other supported USB stick to interface with your zwave devices. InControl Android App Download the APK directly or search for "InControl" on the Android Market Place: InControl Apple App Search for "InControl" on the Apple AppStore.
OpenZwave sur votre Synology Control Systems for Home Automation - CommandFusion The Ultimate List of Home Automation Software for iPhone | Home Automation DIY Last Updated: September 23, 2012 Would you please raise your hand if you think that iPhone/iPod Touch is an ideal platform for remote control of any kind. Yes, I thought so too. It’s portable, fits well in your hand, has crisp and bright display, has multitude of communication methods and last but not least — it’s always by your side. And it seems that industry gets it too. Apple’s AppStore and CE trade shows are getting flooded with all kinds of software that might be used to simplify and unify control of all your home systems including lighting, media, temperature control, security, video surveillance, etc. Note: This post is a work in progress, and it will be updated as new software titles are being released or discovered, so swing by often. Most application links below lead directly to the product page in iTunes store, so you should have iTunes installed on your system to open the link.
Remote Control on iOs and Android Virtual Gira HomeServer on ESXi Category: KNX/EIB Published Date Written by Timo Sariwating Hits: 7926 "The Gira HomeServer 3 is the on-board computer for the house. Then I found a great Gira HomeServer DIY website . Install VMware workstation on my laptop Configure a new Virtual Machine (Linux 32bit) Setup a physical serial port to my laptop's comport Download and install a CentOS 5.5 ISO (I used one with a 2.6.18 kernel) Follow the website for partitioning and installing the Gira HomeServer Install the Gira Expert software on my laptop. Using a serial cross cable connect the laptop's RS-232 port (HomeServer) to an USB-Serial converter (Expert) Upload an initial project which contains valid IP and admin settings to the virtual HomeServer. My virtual HomeServer was working and I tried sending the initial project once more. Now it was easy to move the virtual server to ESXi using VMware's vCentre Converter and I had myself a Virtual ESXi Gira HomeServer. One thing to notice is that . Links: Gira HomeServer VMware ESXi
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