Hi im a security software developer.
Im looking at writing a base app to run to start with the intruder alarm, security lighting, access control and heating.
The security side is already written, i have a 10" touchscreen monitor that i will flush mount and connect to an atom type mobo that will be the front end. It may also be the main unit as i wont be running media through it so the power req should be low.
I have already written the RS232 link to the galaxy dimension Control panel that will run the security side. But im having a few problems deciding on the heating control side.
The boiler i have has various inputs on it that i can control from the pc. I have found 2 types of inline valves that i can attach to each radiator feed (Im looking at wired units as the wireless ones seem restrictive) I have found a wax based valve which appears to be low voltage. Im supposing the advantage to this is i can vary the flow by adjusting the input V. Alternativly i can just use a normal motorised valve.
But I dont know how to get a temp reading from each room. Ideally id like a wireless solution. A battery powered transmitter (blank etc) in each room (currently 10) so that i can control teh temp in each room, and use various factors like pir activity, night, comfort, door left open etc etc.
I have found some Z-wave units but none seem ideal. Plus i want to develop this in .net (vb) and have found a libary that will make life a lot easier. Cabling the temp sensors is not impossible but i would prefer not to as some places are impossible to get to without chasing/trunking.
Any advice?
*edit
On the Z-Wave front i would prefer to use something with a good selection of modules, either wired or wireless as i want to extend it over the months into full HA. Im not against homeseer etc but I usually write my own app as i find it much more flexible as it develops.
James
Im looking at writing a base app to run to start with the intruder alarm, security lighting, access control and heating.
The security side is already written, i have a 10" touchscreen monitor that i will flush mount and connect to an atom type mobo that will be the front end. It may also be the main unit as i wont be running media through it so the power req should be low.
I have already written the RS232 link to the galaxy dimension Control panel that will run the security side. But im having a few problems deciding on the heating control side.
The boiler i have has various inputs on it that i can control from the pc. I have found 2 types of inline valves that i can attach to each radiator feed (Im looking at wired units as the wireless ones seem restrictive) I have found a wax based valve which appears to be low voltage. Im supposing the advantage to this is i can vary the flow by adjusting the input V. Alternativly i can just use a normal motorised valve.
But I dont know how to get a temp reading from each room. Ideally id like a wireless solution. A battery powered transmitter (blank etc) in each room (currently 10) so that i can control teh temp in each room, and use various factors like pir activity, night, comfort, door left open etc etc.
I have found some Z-wave units but none seem ideal. Plus i want to develop this in .net (vb) and have found a libary that will make life a lot easier. Cabling the temp sensors is not impossible but i would prefer not to as some places are impossible to get to without chasing/trunking.
Any advice?
*edit
On the Z-Wave front i would prefer to use something with a good selection of modules, either wired or wireless as i want to extend it over the months into full HA. Im not against homeseer etc but I usually write my own app as i find it much more flexible as it develops.
James
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