RFLink - USB Gateway - Introduction

[sincze]

868mhz support is planned but there is no hardware for it yet. Currently some modules are being tested and a selection has to be made.
Note that this will not be ZWave, it is aimed at commercial sensors operating at 868 mhz in a similar way as the 433mhz versions..
eg. temp, rain, wind sensors, wall switches etc.

Promissing indeed, maybe 868 mhz sensors like the ones used in home security can be supported? http://www.jablotron.com/nl/

[MatthijsPH]

I would like to hook my Visonic Powermax alarmsystem up to Domoticz, or at least use the many sensors (motion/door/smoke/etc). Should I wait for full RFLink 868 support, or can I order some stuff ahead and give it a try myself? I can order some Arduino equipment (eg. as found on mysensors.org), but one of the problems is I don't know wich 868 transceiver may work and wich ones will never work.
I'm definitely not an expert but I'm willing to take a chance and invest some time.

[Moppersmurf]

Does RF Link work on my Synology NAS? I've got Domoticz running on my DS214PLAY.

[jumbotroll]

Does RF Link work on my Synology NAS? I've got Domoticz running on my DS214PLAY.

Yes, I have included ch341 drivers for "china" Arduino and acm drivers for "real" Arduino in my Synology builds
This is my RFLink, with "china" Arduino with ch341 chip: http://www.jadahl.com/rflink.html

Regards
Jumbotroll

[alexsh1]

Hello


Can you use any other Arduino with RFLink? Nano? - I like the size.
Or does it only have to be Mega?

[richardtrip]

Hello


Can you use any other Arduino with RFLink? Nano? - I like the size.
Or does it only have to be Mega?

If you use the source and disable a lot of plugins that is possible. Be aware that the latest source is not up to date.

[alexsh1]

Hello


Can you use any other Arduino with RFLink? Nano? - I like the size.
Or does it only have to be Mega?

If you use the source and disable a lot of plugins that is possible. Be aware that the latest source is not up to date.

In this case, I have to invest in Mega

[rednas]

Does this also work on XPEnology? I already installed the Domoticz package.

[Stuntteam]

Yes, as long as you have drivers for the Arduino.

[rednas]

Do I need to add them manually or are they already included?

[jumbotroll]

Do I need to add them manually or are they already included?

If you use my build, all drivers are included.
http://www.jadahl.com

Regards
Jumbotroll

[rednas]

I have it installed, so it should work.
Do I have in this configuration the reset problem with the Arduino?

[Stuntteam]

It probably depends on the Arduino board.
If you do experience reset issues, you can take a 10 uF capacitor and connect between reset and ground on the Arduino.
Simply stick the pins of the capacitor in the power connector socket...

[SweetPants]

I will pick up an impuls set from a friend and re-test again.

Any progress? Just bought the RFLink, but it won't switch my Impuls switches while the RFXcom does.

[Stuntteam]

Check PM..

[asg]

Great project! I'm very happy with this!

Anyone any idea when a 868MHz-compatible version of this board will be available?

[Backbone]

@ Stuntteam, thanks for creating this piece of code for 433 support.
Maybe stupid newbie question.
I build me an RF-LINK on the Mega with the code.
How do I control in Domoticz (DMZ) a 433 RF switch which has for example the code 751245 for ON and 751244 for OFF which is a Eurodomest (Action) switch.
Do I need to create a switch and add on the ON action and the OFF action line the code?
How can I trap the RF action in DMZ that is produced by the hand held remote that is sending the same ON and OFF code?
I like DMZ to syncronize the actions/status from the hand held remote and the DMZ actions.

Thanks, Paco

[Stuntteam]

Hi,

RFlink will auto-detect the Eurodomest remote.
If Domoticz accepts new hardware devices it will automatically appear in your device list.

20;00;Nodo RadioFrequencyLink - RFLink Gateway V1.1 - R34;
10;version;
20;01;VER=1.1;REV=34;BUILD=07;
20;02;Eurodomest;ID=03696b;SWITCH=00;CMD=ON;
20;03;Eurodomest;ID=03696b;SWITCH=00;CMD=OFF;
20;04;Alecto V4;ID=5828;TEMP=00bf;HUM=17;

[Backbone]

Stunteam,

Thanks for the receipt section.
I asume you view this in the LOG section of DMZ.
Still one question remains as I could not find this info...

When I create a switch should I use: Eurodomest;ID=03696b;SWITCH=00;CMD=ON; in the ON and OFF action of the switch where you should place HTTP or script code?

Paco

[Stuntteam]

No, the log data above is what is actually forwarded to Domoticz.
Domoticz stores this info and uses it when you change the state of a switch.

How it works with auto detected devices:
- you press a button on the remote
- the rflink gateway catches the RF Radio signal, translates it in readable form and gives that to Domoticz
- Domoticz stores the info and creates a device in your device list
- In the device list view you select the green Arrow, give the switch a name and it gets added to the switches tab
- In the switches tab, Whenever you click on the lamp bulb Domoticz will instruct the rflink gateway to send an RF signal.
There is no need to know anything about the command structure and also no need to put data like a device number in any field.

Obviously the above is only valid the first time you press a button on the remote.
Once Domoticz has learned the button it will simply update the status when you turn a device on or off.