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OK... Here's where we're at. I have available what I'll call a pre beta 5 in time for your weekend :-)
It's unlikley to change too much before we release beta 5 officially but there are still a couple of documentation issues to tidy and I need to work on the XML example files a bit still. So if you would like this version - just drop me an email and I'll send it to you. You'll find plenty to explore including the long awaited text box /graphic elements and there's plenty of editing of any existing XML files that you have... there is a lot of new documentation too.
I'm really encouraging people to try this version I guess and it also helps us to know just who's putting it through it's paces.
What we're then going to do is just polish a couple more days before posting the zip to all the beta testers. I have started a new thread in the xAP forum here specifically for beta 5 comments.
Wow you have been busy and dedicated to the task. I hope the wife is still talking to you? I'd love to get a look at this beta 5 version as I believe I'm currently using beta 3. Appreciate it if you can PM the download instructions when you wake up
Yes, I was wondering about that approach too - I need some kind of 1-wire to xAP gateway.
The Barix Barionet has 1-wire support and some code for xAP embedded - and the xAP HAH controller - which you can create from an Orange Livebox with modified 'xAP' firmware has too. Both only cope with the DS1820 temp sensors and I believe the HAH only supports 8 sensors but I could be wrong...
Also the Homevision controller supports 1 wire and can be xAP enabled using a bolt on controller I designed .. But that is a far more capable solution (expensive) as it includes all the extra I/O as well as a full logic automation engine and scheduler. Highly Recommended though
K
Last edited by Kevin; 2 October 2010, 05:42 PM.
Reason: Additional info
Since the Automated Home news article - thanks Mark :-) I have had quite a few requests to join the beta program - and all are welcome.
I do want to stress that this application is useable on all devices that can run Flash content but it can only control your devices that are xAP enabled. There are typically three ways to do this. An existing xAP application that has been written for your device, a device that has xAP embedded or an existing home automation application that supports xAP or has a xAP plugin available. Most HA applications do have such a plugin , and the really nice thing about this approach is that most of the hardware devices supported by your software then become controllable via xAP too.
A list of well over 100 xAP devices and applications is available on the main website.
(X10, CallerID, Dynalite, 1-wire, Weather, TV listings, News, Traffic, BlueTooth, DMX, RFXCom, HomeEasy etc etc)
Thinking of loading it on my Joggler as it looks awesome
Question for you given that I only have HomeEasy stuff currently. Is there a way to get your application to send commands to my Domia Controller to control the HomeEasy stuff I have? or will I need to get an RFXCOM?
The Livebox HAH is a xAP Controller from http://www.dbzoo.com or http://www.homeautomationhub.com which allows you to control upto 12 HomEasy or Bye Bye Standby RF plugs, as well as a number of other capabilities including running the iServer for the Joggler/xAP Flash application
The Livebox HAH is a xAP Controller from http://www.dbzoo.com or http://www.homeautomationhub.com which allows you to control upto 12 HomEasy or Bye Bye Standby RF plugs, as well as a number of other capabilities including running the iServer for the Joggler/xAP Flash application
Actually as an extensive to my question does the Livebox control all HE devices that use 'basic' commands? If so where can I find a list of those devices?
To be clear, I am not selling Livebox HAH, but I am a happy customer
The HAH has an RF Transmitter on board which communicates directly with the HE and BBSB RF Plugs and similar On/Off devices, It does not control, I think, the wall sockets nor the Heating controller as these use a different protocol. In addition it supports 4 on board relays and 4 digital inputs, plus upto 16 1-wire temperatures
The HAH is a developing project, but it is not a full time job for either Brett or Derek. I know there are more exciting developments in the pipeline
I suggest you look at whats available from the homeautomationhub site and read the article on automatedhome, links in the earlier posts. I have also posted links to xAPFlash screens in the newer thread
The homeautomationhub site has its own forum there if you have specific questions
There is now a new forum here for xAP Flash (thanks Mark) where you can create individual threads that should make things easier to follow. xAP Flash can also be downloaded (see the first post).
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