Self-build Arduino HA sensors controlled with VoxCommando

[Kalle]

Yeahhhh, mine is also finished and works perfectly!
Now it is time to build a case with my 3D printer.


@Dave: If you have any idea for the 3D print or a STL file let me know 

[Dave]

Hey guys, just a quick update on the IR/RF-blaster:

You can now specify a folder and filename to save the IR code on the SD card when you learn codes with VC. Before I just numbered the filenames consecutively. I also was able to add support for (long) Pronto Hex codes! So now it is possible to just download codes for your device, put them on the SD card and use them with VC. 

The next point on my To-Do-list is now to add support for the new self-learning RF remotes.

[Kalle]

GREAT JOB Dave, everything works perfect!


 

[squatingyeti]

I'm trying to follow along with what you all are doing here. Is the IR blaster a wireless one that receives its commands from VC? Maybe I'm just confused.

[marcusvdt]

This is a custom universal IR Blaster, developed specifically for working with VC, conforming to MySensors protocol.
These guys have developed also a MySensors controller which is integrated with VoxCommando, so that commands said in VC can be converted to MySensors format in your PC, then sent to the serial gateway which is attached on your PC, and from there sent via radio (wireless) to the IR Blaster.

So, yes, this is what you think it is.

 

[jitterjames]

For those who don't already know this, MySensors is also compatible with Vera controllers.  I'm not sure if the RBG and IR/RF stuff works with Vera or not, but all the sensors for motion, temp, humidity, light switches etc. do.

So you have the option if you already own a Vera of either connecting a MySensors gateway to your PC running VC and using the python code we have developed, or you can connect the bridge to you Vera controller and talk to it from VC through the Vera plugin.

[bnikos83]

hi,

i am really interested in building something like this for my setup but i don't know where to begin.
Is there a guide for this specific project and a list of items that are needed?
Thanking you in advance.

[Kalle]

Hi bnikos83 and welcome in VC-Forum.


Yes, you can start from here: www.mysensors.org


There are a lot of examples and very good explained.


Which of the project do you mean? RGB controller, IR/RF-Blaster, temp/hum sensor 

[bnikos83]

Hi Kalle and thank you for your quick reply.

I am referring to the IR/RF-Blaster project.
I have allready browsed through www.mysensors.org but i was hoping for a more specific guide for the IR/RF-Blaster project which maybe i am missing.

Thank you again.

Nick