Introduce yourself

[chimit]

[Name:] Rene Kluwen
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Rotterdam
[Occupation:] Software developer, concentrating on data communication and embedded devices
[Hobbies:] My work
[Platform:] Raspberry Pi
[Choise for domoticz:]
After moving in to a new rental house, I was looking for some domotica software. My requirements were that it is open sourced, has a proper structure, has abilities to extend it and preferably in a mature stage.
I started out using software of my own, but after seeing Domoticz, I decided to not re-invent the wheel and in stead enjoy a lot of functionality that I don't have to re-do on my own.
At the same time, all the extra things I want can be implemented because of the open source nature.
[My role here?] Basically, I am just a user. But if I can help out with testing, bug fixes or coding something new myself, I won't hesitate to do it.

[T0mWz]

[Name:] Tom
[Country:] The Netherlands
[Occupation:] Linux Engineer
[Hobbies:] Computers, music, movies & domotics
[My equipment]
Server : Raspberry
Connected Hardware: RFXCOM433/P1-meter/Aeotec Zwave-Stick-S2/Heatmiser WiFi Thermo

[Mooseknuckle]

[Name:] Arno
[Country:] Netherlands
[City:] Heemskerk
[Occupation:] System administrator
[Hobbies:] Movies, series, home automation
[Chose Domoticz because:] Tried some other solutions but Domoticz does exactly what I want.
[Equipment:] Banana pi running on a SSD drive, rfxcom, Mysensors serial gateway, Mysensors light sensor, Mysensors motion sensor, some kaku switches, 2 kaku motion sensors, Toon thermostat, Philips Hue lights, harmony smart control hub, Denon AV receiver and a DIY ambilight solution based on Hyperion.

[JustME125]

[Name:] Bram
[Country:] Netherlands
[City:] Venlo
[Occupation:] Technical Buyer
[Hobbies:] Photography & home automation
[Chose Domoticz because:] Looked good, easy to setup and felt future proof
[Equipment:] Raspberry pi 2 Philips Hue lights

[rankman]

[Name:] Robert
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Afferden
[Occupation:] Consultant
[Hobbies:] Computers, gadgets, scripting (synology, linux, windows and websites).
[Choise for domoticz:] Open source, lot of possibility's and running on Raspberry Pi.

Products at the moment are Philips Hue, Fibaro Wall plugs and Duwi remote conroll

[biggoego]

[Name:] Wesley
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Kamperland
[Occupation:] Manager
[Hobbies:] Technology
[Platform:] Windows (switching to Raspberry Pi)
[Choise for domoticz:]
Started with HomeWizard, needed more functions

[flwvanes]

[Name:] Frank
[Country:] Netherlands
[City:] Leusden
[Occupation:] Engineer Procesautomation
[Hobbies:] Work, Electronics, programming, (model) cars, snowboarding, biking
[Chose Domoticz because:] Started with Nodo project, but switched to domoticz with the MySensors because of the flexibility and hobby factor.
[Equipment:] Domoticz running on Synology DS214+, Domoticz running on Raspberry Pi (for testing), RFXCom with KaKu switches, MySensors IR Receiver to control lights, MySensor for ventilation vent, a few MySensor Temp/Humidity sensors, and more to follow...

[jcjames13009]

[Name:] JC
[Country:] France
[City:] Marseille
[Occupation:] Project manager
[Hobbies:] Bikes BMW & HD, old bike repair, high tech
[Platform:] Raspberry Pi
[Choise for domoticz:] Wanted to start playing with Domotic and looking for open and low cost solution compatible with my Chacon modules already installed. Plan to control lighting, pool and heating. Use of Z-wave modules is my next step.
[My role here?] Learn and share

[phitar]

[Name:] Philippe Tarbouriech
[Country:] France
[City:] Almost Geneva
[Occupation:] Photographer, Technology, iOS dev.
[Hobbies:] Travel, Photography, Geek.
[Choise for domoticz:] Low cost, reactive, open, not on the cloud. Support for Somfy RTS, compatible with great variety of devices
[My role here:] Learning domoticz and helping where I might be able to.
[Equipment:] RFXCOM 433E, Raspberry pi, Razberry.
18xSomfy RTS shutters, 4xLIFX lightbulbs, various Oregon Scientific sensors, Fibaro wall plug, Fibaro door sensor with temp, chacon plugs and motion sensors, Chacon fire alarm, Owl intuition power, Qubino flush relay, KeeLoq rolling pergola, and expecting to grow...
Eying new Qubino din modules, Aeon Labs Multisensor 6, detecteur d'ouverture philio...

[Lomax]

[Name:] Lomax
[Country:] United Kingdom
[City:] London
[Occupation:] Web developer, Software developer, Systems administrator
[Hobbies:] Photography, Electronics, Music
[Platform:] Raspberry Pi2
[Choise for domoticz:] I already have a house filled with computers and networked devices, and I've always dreamed of automating and remote-controlling various lights and gadgets around my home. I first looked at OpenHab but Java - Domoticz seems to be more architecturally sound, even if it doesn't have quite as many features (yet).
[My role here?] To be honest I only came here to get some help - but I'd be happy to return the favour as and when I'm able!

[Justintime]

I am Justin from the Netherlands.

Hope to receive my rfxcom today so I can hook it up on my Raspberry pi2.
I am coming from the Arduino Nodo project. Very nice project. But somewhat limited.

It held me back to buy the rfxcom because of the price. But saw it has more benefits like dooya sunblinds support for instance.
Also the scripting in Nodo is becoming a mess. Especially when you have several device's.

Domoticz have a great block scripting which I can't wait to try it out.

Hope to learn a lot here.

[Ponie]

[Name:] Poul
[Country:] Netherlands
[City:] near Woerden
[Occupation:] Programme/project manager IT infrastructure related
[Hobbies:] Photography, Gadgets
[Platform:] Raspberry Pi B+
[Choise for domoticz:] I had a setup based on Homewizard, but had severe troubles in getting the sensors and switches to work. I have been looking for a more flexible solution and read about the RFXCOM transceiver a while ago. In reading more about it, I actually stumbled on Domoticz by accident.
Have been reading a lot of the pages on the tweakers forum topic about Domoticz.
Decided to dive in, downloaded the software, bought the Rfxtrx433e and... lo and behold found my temp sensors even when they were at the other side of the house (my homewizard lost connection if they were more than 2 meters away).
I feel I now have a sound base to explore domotics on another level.
Just need to learn a bit more about linux, but will get there
[My role here:] for the time being - acting as a consumer - reading and learning

[marcelr]

[Name:] marcelr
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Ehv
[Hobbies:] Energy consumption reduction, embedded systems, machine control, but also single-cylinder motorcycles from the fifties, old, uncommon fruit races, fruit trees.
[Platforms:] From development to final target: AMD/Intel-x86-64, CentOS 6 -> raspberry pi -> linux-based thermostat
[Choice for domoticz:] My final target is a linux-based thermostat that has the capability to control my boiler and radiators, through opentherm (for the boiler, it's already working (not much of a thermostat if it wasn't), and z-wave (for the radiators, that still needs some work ). If all goes well, it could, besides electricity and gas usage (already there) also log my solar energy power plant. Not much in the area of domoticz, but starting with a working platform is way easier than starting from scratch.
[My role here?] Don't know yet. To learn, mostly, I guess.

[Plato]

[Name:] Ronald
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Veenendaal
[Occupation:] ICT Concultant
[Hobbies:] Computers & technology, gadgets, domotica
[Choise for domoticz:] free and open and has good support and forum
[My role here?] For now just here to learn a lot!
[My equiptment]
Server: RaspberryPi2 running Domiticz beta
Connected Hardware: RFXCOM - 433Mhz / P1-meter / MySensors Gateway 2,4 Ghz

[dressie]

[Name:] Andres
[Country:] The Netherlands
[Occupation:] Network Technician
[Hobbies:] Running, music, movies, domotics & tweaking
[My equipment]
Server : Raspberry / Synology
Connected Hardware: RFXCOM433/P1-meter/HomeWizard/Toon

[Vic22]

[Name:] Vic
[Country:] UK
[Occupation:] Account manager
With my husband, we are looking for the best equipment to fit out our interior

[addlink]

Hello, I am new member here.
I'd like to get something new from here.
Thanks for welcoming me well.

[C4Vette]

[Name:] Ed
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Lekkerkerk
[Occupation:] IT, Systems & Network Administrator
[Hobbies:] Computers (linux) and gadgets.
[Choice for domoticz:]
In December 2013 bought a VeraLite but it died. Looking for a replacement and now that I reconsider what to buy I'm looking at a more open platform (hard- and software). The platform of my choice must support Z-Wave because of investment already done. Also have a few Arduino's from the MySensors project running.
[My role here?] Want to learn from you all and hopefully be able to help others in the future.
[My equipment:] Toshiba Satellite 17" laptop and an Intel NUC i5 (besides a few routers running OpenWRT with OneWire sensors)
[Devices:] Two Fibaro dimmers, a door and a binary sensor. A double Philio switch, Everspring switches, motion-sensor, alarm-siren.
And for the real fun: several Arduino's for motion, temp/hum, LED-dimmer and as remotes for Velux and Somfy.

[Egregius]

[Name:] Guy
[Country:] Belgium
[City:] Roeselare
[Occupation:] Application Engineer Cashless payment systems
[Hobbies:] Everything computer and gadget related
[Choice for domoticz:]
After several months of misery with Homewizard decided to get rid of all that crap and replace it by Z-wave stuff (still on-going project).
[My role here?] Staying up to date on Domoticz development and help where possible.
[My equipment:] Raspberry Pi-2, RFXCOM433E, Aeon Z-Wave Stick 2, several wall plugs, dimmers, switches, radiator valves, motion sensors, door sensors, thermometers, ...

[r255]

[Name:] Robin
[Country:] The Netherlands
[City:] Purmerend
[Occupation:] GFX
[Hobbies:] DIY, CNC milling, 3D printing, Automation, Gfx, Multirotors, and life
[Chose Domoticz because:] EVOhome intergration in Homeseer2 thru Domoticz
[My role here:] Gain/Share knowledge and add/share some gfx
[Equipment:] never enough!


Tried domoticz because of the evohome integration and used it as man in the middle. After playing with domoticz for a while i decided to use best of both worlds
and now am moving over slowly to domoticz.