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by JonF
Tuesday 05 February 2019 20:28
Forum: DIY Hardware and Protocols
Topic: Python connection protocol settings for unknown data string length
Replies: 1
Views: 1907

Python connection protocol settings for unknown data string length

I am writing a plugin to communicate with the Heatmiser PRT-N range of thermostats. These are RS485, multidrop, 4800 baud. I already have them via another automation package, and I'm trying to migrate to Domoticz. I've managed to setup a plugin that will poll (request) the information from one of ...
by JonF
Thursday 24 January 2019 23:49
Forum: DIY Hardware and Protocols
Topic: Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin
Replies: 11
Views: 4750

Re: Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin - working, kind of

Well I have a result, after a bit of reading up on python I have a TCPIP connection though to a terminal program for proof of concept. It also sends data every heartbeat (intended to send the poll command to ask for data). I can get 8 switches (devices) set up and given an 8 bit string I can set the ...
by JonF
Thursday 24 January 2019 16:10
Forum: DIY Hardware and Protocols
Topic: Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin
Replies: 11
Views: 4750

Re: Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin

Ok thanks.
I'll brush up on python.
So it may just be a formatting issue instead of actual coding errors.
by JonF
Wednesday 23 January 2019 23:56
Forum: DIY Hardware and Protocols
Topic: Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin
Replies: 11
Views: 4750

Newbi to Domoticz TCPIP plugin

I have good experience of many programming languages. I currently use Proximix Girder for home automation, but this has been discontinued so I'm looking for an alternative. Keeping LUA as an option is appealing. I have an extensive array of sensors and output via many protocols. Most however are ...