[Plugin] X10 Home Automation (4 Viewers)

[WileECoyote]

I can't remember if the ActiveHome software installs that file, and now I'm not at home to make any test, but I can install this in my other PC and see what happens (I won't go home until next weekend, sorry ).

Those are the modules that I use until I buy the CM15 controller and some micromodules for the lights:

2x Marmitek AW12 (used for controling the electic heating of the house)
1x Marmitek CM11 using the USB controller.

For the lights I will buy those unidirectional modules.

And that's all. Do you have these modules in the USA? Are them compatible with your plugin?

I hope that someone with the CM11 controller and Windows XP will appear to help you with the CM11 compatibility develpment, because with my CM11 y W7 combination I'm not going to be a good tester (VirtualXP mode, drivers issues,... you know). I will buy the CM15 controller as soon as possible to help you with the plugin development.

Many thanks for all your work and effort!

Regards,

Aitor

Hey Aitor,
I would say if the modules are compatible with the controller, it will work with the plugin. So when you are shopping, make sure the modules work with your CM11 (and possibly the CM15a if you are looking to upgrade.) The plugin will talk directly to the controller. So commands sent to the controller will be passed via the controller to the module.

I am looking at two different paths for this plugin. I will continue to use the API for the CM15 controller, but use the command line for the CM11 & firecracker setups. I will provide a drop down selection in the config that will allow you to choose which setup you have. Then the plugin can choose which path to take (API or command line.)


@All,
Does anyone else have a CM11 or firecracker setup that can do a few tests for me? Tophicles sent me a PM a few days ago and he is eager to do some more testing, but his setup is like mine (CM15.)

Thanks!
Wile E.

 

[Tophicles]

My hardware is as follows:

1 x CM15A USB Controller
1 x Pro Inductive Dimmer Switch

Can't wait to start working on this plugin again!!

NOTE: On trying the new .4 version, I get an exception when trying to test my device.

As a side note, have you thought about incorporating the stand alone "X10 Commander" program? I use that to control my X10 stuff through an iPhone. It seems you only have to pass a command through a URL with this program... just a thought...

 

[alexdepalma]

Here goes my equipment:
All are Marmitek equipment
1 x CM15Pro USB Controller
2x RF Motion Sensors
1 x EASY CONTROL 8 Remote control RF/IR
5 x LD11 DIN Light control with Dimmer
4 x AD10D IN DIN Appliance control
1 x AM12 Appliance/Switch Module
3 x LW12 MicroModule Lamp W/ Dimmer
3x FD Phase Coupler/Filter


Thank you!
A

 

[binolardo]

I dont know if you have found this api for the cm11?

Introduction

It is working on windows 7 and xp

Math.

 

[bodiroga]

Hi WileE!

It's me again!!!

Did you make any progress with the X10 plugin or is it totally neglected? I finally bought the CM15 controller to be used with W7, so now I can help you testing and providing feedback to the plugin at home.

I hope that you will still have enough strength to continue with the development, thank you for your work!

Best regards,

Aitor

 

[alexdepalma]

+1

hehehe

Hi WileE!

It's me again!!!

Did you make any progress with the X10 plugin or is it totally neglected? I finally bought the CM15 controller to be used with W7, so now I can help you testing and providing feedback to the plugin at home.

I hope that you will still have enough strength to continue with the development, thank you for your work!

Best regards,

Aitor

 

[kcosta]

Hi WileE,

The server part worked like a charm for me. I'm waiting for the client side to be available to continue the tests.

Thanks for your efforts on this plugin, it is really appreciated!

 

[WileECoyote]

Hey Guys,
I was starting some major enhancements to the MyNetflix plugin, but there seems to be some renewed interest in this plugin so I may put those changes on hold. I want/need to take this plugin to the next level. I was getting together some things over the weekend for Bodiroga and quickly realized I had different versions, so I need to sort out the old & new.

So let me ask this... Is everyone using (or wanting to use) this plugin on the CM15? If so development would go a lot faster, otherwise I need to go back and work in the command script to accomodate other X10 controllers.

My next step will be to compile the latest version that I have and attach to the first post for testing. A few folks have tried the server part (thanks Tophicles & kcosta) so I hope that part is close to finished. I think the main focus will be on the client piece, getting the light dimming during movie start/stop and other features working correctly. I should have something complied and posted before weeks end, so everyone will have something to play with this weekend.

Thanks again for all the feedback!
Wile E.

 

[bodiroga]

Hey Guys,
I was starting some major enhancements to the MyNetflix plugin, but there seems to be some renewed interest in this plugin so I may put those changes on hold. I want/need to take this plugin to the next level. I was getting together some things over the weekend for Bodiroga and quickly realized I had different versions, so I need to sort out the old & new.

So let me ask this... Is everyone using (or wanting to use) this plugin on the CM15? If so development would go a lot faster, otherwise I need to go back and work in the command script to accomodate other X10 controllers.

My next step will be to compile the latest version that I have and attach to the first post for testing. A few folks have tried the server part (thanks Tophicles & kcosta) so I hope that part is close to finished. I think the main focus will be on the client piece, getting the light dimming during movie start/stop and other features working correctly. I should have something complied and posted before weeks end, so everyone will have something to play with this weekend.

Thanks again for all the feedback!
Wile E.

GREATTTTTT!!!!

Thanks for working on this again WileE, I will do my best to help you testing the plugin

And yes, personally I'm going to use the CM15 controller to control my X10 modules.

Looking forward to receive more news from you, best regards:

Aitor

 

[WileECoyote]

Update...

For those who have successfully installed the Server part, I have attached the client to the first post for testing. Note, when you configure the client, the only thing required is the IP and port number on the server tab. All the settings on the Client tab are optional (i.e. if you want to dim the lights when a movie starts or stops, etc....)

Let me know of any issues...

Thanks,
Wile E.