Re: Z-Wave - the future?

[Mal Lansell <mal@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a Linux driver for the old ACT USB interface.  I have no idea
if it works with the new ones, though.  I had considered porting the
code to Windows for use in xPL, but the ControlThink SDK seemed like it
would be easier to work with and would keep up with the latest devices,
although it does mean users have to pay for a licence.

Mal


Mark Hindess wrote:
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>
> On 27 November 2007 at 15:24, "Mark McCall"
<lists@xxxxxxx
> <mailto:lists%40automatedhome.co.uk>>
wrote:
> >
> > [snip] what sort of units do people here want to see in order to
> > consider buying into Z-Wave?
>
> A USB or serial controller that has an open API that will allow the
> implementation of Open Source software to drive it. (No NDAs or
> requirement to use a proprietary SDK).
>
> AD10/LD11 replacements. I'd be motivated to replace my existing
> AD10/LD11 modules if they supported 2-way/status reporting (so I can
> track the use of local switches). I'd be particularly motivated by
> dimmer modules that support lamps with lower power ratings. More
> specifically, with my current LD11's I'm pretty much stuck with
standard
> incandescent bulbs (due to the 60W minimum rating), a module that
allow
> the use of dimmable low power lamps (20W or less) would be great.
>
> Plugin appliance modules.
>
> Wall switches.
>
> General purpose relay modules - for curtains/blinds/etc.
>
> Sensor modules - door contacts, smoke alarms, water alarms, etc.
>
> General purpose dry-contact sensor modules - for pressure pads, door
> contacts, etc.
>
> I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for any of these.
>
> Regards,
> Mark.
>
>