How to handle car portal / state ?

[cornichon]

Hi there !
I'm a noob in domoticz
I have a topics I would like to share, and maybe get some ideas !
I have a portal to enter my car in my garden.
The portail use motors from FAAC with command board FAAC E024S.
I have 2 genuine remote control attached to my car keys and it works fine.

I consider to add a wifi connexion (ESP8266) to open or close it with my phone.
The control board has a couple of switch input (intended to be connected to an intercom for visitors).

The connexion of ESP8266 to portal is ok (I know how to do so).

But I was wondering how to handle it in domoticz considering:

- It's a "push button" type input:
normal use: if open: trig the input it will close, if close it will open.
interrupted use: if portal is moving (opening or closing), trig the input will stop it; trig again will move the opposite way (if it was closing, it will now open etc..)
- I see no signal to "read" the portal state (close, open,..?)
- I will still use my remote controls, not connected to domoticz.

Considering, this, do you think I can do something smart (like a "open or close" button) or can I only do a dummy pushbutton in domoticz.

Additionnal question: considering it's dangerous to activate the portal without supervision (if kids plays around or whatever...), for example if I touch the button by mistake in domoticz. Does it exist a kind of secure push button in domoticz ?
I mean something to avoid accident, but still comfortable to use: simple code, confirmation request etc...

Any ideas welcome

[bewo]

It's an old post (may). But perhaps you still searching for an idea:

Hi there !
I'm a noob in domoticz

Welcome to domoticz!

- I see no signal to "read" the portal state (close, open,..?)
- I will still use my remote controls, not connected to domoticz.

I've done this with a little reed contact. Install it at the portal and connect with your ESP. In domoticz you can use ist as a slave device und you will have always the right status (open/close) in domoticz. Additionally for example you can use the status as an reminder. Send a push message like "Hey the sun sets and the portal is still open. Did you forget?"

Additionnal question: considering it's dangerous to activate the portal without supervision (if kids plays around or whatever...), for example if I touch the button by mistake in domoticz. Does it exist a kind of secure push button in domoticz ?

Yes. Open your switch configuration and set "protected." (In the main settings you can change the code.)