HomeDaemon now supports ZWave devices! (V5.0-BETA-5)

[Karl Denninger <karl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

HomeDaemon 5.0-BETA-5 is now available for public consumption.

In addition to X-10 (through the CM11 interface using Dan Lancini's x10d
code), ADICON RS485 (digital and analog I/O interfaces) and the ADICON
Leopard, Leviton's serial PC Interface is now also supported.

FULLY SUPPORTED at this time are:

1. Dimmer and switch nodes (both wall and plug-in)
2. Wall "zone" controllers with 1-4 subunits
3. The CA9000 Intermatic PIR

Leviton's Vizia-RF (and some other) in-wall units properly notify the
HAI interface via a "hail" when locally controlled, and as such
HomeDaemon will immediately poll them for status on local changes and
update itself accordingly.  Note that plug-in modules do not, as a rule
(among those I've tested) send HAILs on local control (or anything
else!) which kinda sucks - but it is what it is.

The interface module does poll on a timed basis across the entire
network, so for 'stupid' devices it will eventually pick up local
changes - just not immediately.

Keypad controllers (E.g. the Leviton 4-zone keypad) function for up to
eight events, but the LED field is not currently functional.  The keypad
itself, however, is.

The Intermatic CA9000 PIRs are FULLY SUPPORTED; the system is
intelligent enough to put them in "battery" mode so they don't require
wall-warts, it monitors battery status, provides near-instantaneous
notification on events - in short it "just works."  Of the various PIRs
out there, these are the ones you want to use.  There is also simple
(parameter-file driven) support to put the PIRs back in "always
listening" mode (necessary if you need to do a "network rediscovery" for
some reason.)

As always HomeDaemon is fully modular and freely distributable.  It is
built for FreeBSD but should run on most Linux variants as well.  The
package dates back to 1999 and has been under fairly constant
development since that time, and continues to be developed and used
actively.  Included is a CGI interface module for "internet" control of
your home, should you choose to employ it (putting it behind HTTPS and a
password protected area is strongly recommended for obvious reasons!)

The serial interface requirements are tested and supported on FTDI USB
serial concentrators as well as on standard PC-style serial ports.  Note
that some other USB serial converters DO NOT work properly, especially
under load!  FTDI-based multiport USB serial adapters are tested and
recommended.  (Unfortunately some "smart" multiport boards ALSO have
defective drivers - beware if you're trying to use one of these....)

Get it at http://www.denninger.net/homedaemon.htm

For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at the below
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Karl Denninger (karl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
http://www.denninger.net