Domoticz full integration

[maglo18]

I ask again what is the best way to use mysensor in domoticz software?

[hek]

@maglo18

Someone who knows Domoticz need to step up and help creating a plugin for the controller. Either by using the serial protocol or by utilizing MQTT.

We can help someone get started but the actual work has to be done by someone actually using the controller.

[epierre]

I would add someone developping in domoticz for there are (too) few and some new features should be added too...

externally is possible and ongoing...

[Vincent TODESCHINI]

+1 to domoticz full integration plizzzz !!!!

[ShaK]

+1 to Domoticz full integration

[hek]

I've commented on the Domiticz feature request:
http://www.domoticz.com/forum/tracker.php?p=2&t=143

[bjornhallberg]

Also, if such a C++ ninja would appear, many would be very, very happy to also see native MQTT support for Domoticz.
http://www.domoticz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=838

[Yveaux]

@bjornhallberg did you call for a c++ ninja?

[epierre]

@hek I would say a demi dozen ninjas would be necessary, one for understanding, one for mapping, one for coding, one for testing one for answering people claims and one ... to support the integration of the code... did I miss one ?

the internal model is not unified, this is more types built uppon types in several classes, based on evolutions from rfxtrx and then zwave, some are duplications of others (hard coded, no attributes...)... a real headache just on the JSON interface and no testbed/test cases/testmaterial, just full debug with users reporting bugs... doing the Imperihome integration I can say I had a hard time just from outside the code...

[bjornhallberg]

@Yveaux Haha, yeah, but in all honestly I'm not expecting or suggesting anyone here do their work for them. If they had any sense they would have had support for MQTT and such years ago. And an infrastructure in place for user plugins. I'm such a sad sod that I actually subscribe to the RSS feed for Domoticz commits (for a few months now, as I do with many of these HA software) and I can't say I'm often surprised by anything they put into the code.

On the other hand Domoticz has a lot going for it, including pretty decent graphs that work out of the box. It has blockly. And it has native code. And its JSON API isn't half bad either. I mean, I did try the script by @epierre for a while and I could have settled for hard coding sensor input into Domoticz ... but now I've scrapped the serial gateway due to issues brought up in the other thread and I'm back to either the MQTT or Ethernet gateway so no more Domoticz input. Unless I get a new single-board computer or NUC or whatever to interface with.

[epierre]

@bjornhallberg What do you mean by :

but now I've scrapped the serial gateway due to issues brought up in the other thread and I'm back to either the MQTT or Ethernet gateway so no more Domoticz input. Unless I get a new single-board computer or NUC or whatever to interface with.

Domoticz is perfect for 433Mhz users supported by the rfxtrx, which is its origin. Here you need to code, flash, wire, power, find a box... not for the faintest of heart... clearly not a plug and play philosophy of Domoticz. This is why I'm wopndering so many people ask for the integration but actually don't report questions on sketches or issues, are there are many...

[bjornhallberg]

@epierre I just meant that I used to have an Arduino Nano + NRF24 PA LNA connected to my Raspberry, but due to some issue or another (I'm not sure) it wouldn't work properly. Perhaps the power draw on the 3.3V. Perhaps the two extra walls between the Raspberry and where I currently have the MQTT gateway. Perhaps interference from some other piece of electronic inside the cramped camera housing. Who knows.

Of course moving away from serial gateway means a world of trouble as most controllers and such have plugins made with that gateway in mind. IF I get a new computer to host a serial gateway, it would have to be many, many times faster than the Raspberry and preferably x86. With only slightly higher idle power consumption. Only the latest generation i3 and i5 NUCs match that description.

Right now I'm looking into paho-mqtt for python and making a script much like yours that uses the JSON API to update virtual sensors inside Domoticz. I'm almost there I hope. It's not pretty but trying to get some of these other HA solutions to work is like banging your head against a brick wall. At least with Domoticz you have a great deal going for you out of the box. Like graphing which I mentioned above. Seeing all these new and fantastic JS graphing solutions, you sort of get a bit spoiled. Domoticz has some of the best graphs imo, even if that isn't saying much.

[epierre]

@bjornhallberg intel is not the only way... for $50 there is the banana-pi ... I've moved from raspi to a cubie 2 in urgency, latest domoticz updates made it impossible to live on a raspi... with only rfxtrx and JSON updates... the cubie 2 is a bi-core A20 and my cpuload is 10% at worse... in raspi it was 100%... for a better community support the odroid is way faster and better supported (quad core, the samsung S3 ekynos processor just to name it) but is twice the price.

[AWI]

In the quest for Domoticz full integration, I have been doing some prototyping in Python. Domoticz has very capable JSON support and virtual device types so we can do without "full integration" .
My python script is built around a 'dictionary' based Database with a hardcoded MySensor-Domoticz translation. The script is running stable with 20+ sensor/actuators and limited cpu load on raspberry pi (15%).

What is next:

• dynamic sensor inclusion i.s.o. fixed nodes.
• more sensor types and support for combined devices (e.g. Temp, Hum, Baro)
• (sqlite i.s.o. python dictionary)

dependencies: requests, json

anybody interested?

You can find the attempt at: Domoticz-MySensors
all suggestions welcome..

[hek]

@AWI

That would be awesome!

[andriej]

@AWI That would be pretty awesome!
If I can help anyhow, just say so.

Currently I'm running Domoticz with custom-built gateway on MEGA, but could probably start switching whole thing to MySensors as whole setup use nRF24L01

How can I help? Or is it ready for tests?

[AWI]

@andriej It is ready for test. Just edit the your setup in the header and adapt "Sensor_DB" to your setup. Nothing really fancy.

[andriej]

@AWI I'm after first test and that's what I get just after running the code:

# python mysensors-dom.py
2015-01-17 02:59:41 Start
('Wrong/No input from MySensors gateway', ValueError('No JSON object could be decoded',))
('Wrong/No input from MySensors gateway', ValueError('No JSON object could be decoded',))
('Wrong/No input from MySensors gateway', ValueError('No JSON object could be decoded',))
0;0;3;0;14;Gateway startup complete.
('Wrong/No input from MySensors gateway', ValueError('No JSON object could be decoded',))

Are these desired messages?
What I'm supposed to do later on?

[andriej]

I've managed to get it to work.
First issue - since always I've reported temperature and humidity altogether (from DHT sensors).
Currently I can't specify one IDX for two values and I can't see in code where I could put two values to report in Domoticz at once.
They use to be reported in one URL.

[AWI]

Good to see you are taking the jump... What you see in the first test is are generic error messages which can be generated in many place. There is a "catch-all" exception handler on the main loop, I suggest you take out the word "ValueError". After that the script will come to a halt and indicate where it went wrong.

I am 'almost' in the next major update. I hope to upload today .

Good luck!

[AWI]

@hek I am almost done with the python -Domoticz "full integration" but strugling with a few message types. The code for Vera is a good source for information but it is hard to determine the role of the controller in the construction/routing of the network. For now I assumed only node numbering and keeping track of the sensors. Is the controller supposed to do something with the relay nodes? what is the function of the I_CHILDREN message?

[hek]

Just skip it. It's deprecated and will be removed.

[AWI]

@andriej I will be posting a new version tomorrow which adds maximum functionality for Domoticz (from my view): combined sensors (trick), node numbering, inclusion and an external database in JSON. I will keep it running tonight to test the stability. ...

[AWI]

Major update (but still very beta...,) supports:

• dynamic sensor inclusion i.s.o. fixed nodes.
• more sensor types and support for combined domoticz devices (e.g. Temp, Hum, Baro)
• external JSON database

The python script is built around a 'dictionary' based Database with the MySensor-Domoticz translation. The script is running stable with 20+ sensor/actuators and limited cpu load on raspberry pi (15%).

Known issues:

• You need to edit the JSON database yourself if you need combined Domoticz devices eg. (Temp/Hum/Baro). Not difficult
• Need to create Switch types yourself in Domoticz , then assign these in the database
• Usage/power not supported yet (need a "multiple value" trick..)

You can find the attempt at: Domoticz-MySensors with a small instruction in the first few lines

all suggestions welcome..

[hek]

@AWI, great work!

You should probably post something over at Domoticz forum as well.

[GizMoCuz]

Domoticz:

Starting with a native implementation, thanks to Ad for providing the RF interfaces.

Maybe best (for domoticz) to continue on the forum,
i need serial logs of all possible combinations and meaning

node-id;child-sensor-id;message-type;ack;sub-type;payload

we developers probably have to do some special tricks to get some nice sensors

for instance, it would be nice if there where subtypes for:

• Temp+Hum
• Temp+Hum+Baro
• Kwh+Watt
• Wind+Gust+Direction

I can not watch this forum, if you want to contribute, plz use the domoticz forum

[hek]

@Rob-Peters

Hi, great to see you here! I'll send you my contact details if you have any specific questions.
@AWI seems to have implemented most of the logic necessary.

[andriej]

In latest release of Domoticz I can see first implementations of MySensors!
Maybe it's worth a shot for someone to register on Domoticz forum and help their team out?

[AWI]

@andriej Hi, GizMoCuz is working on it (2 reply's before) asked for serial log of all possible combinations. I am trying to help out, but some help and priority setting is more than welcome.

[epierre]

Hello,

I've answered to Rob sending some of my logs and a link to my interface, I guess seeing a link between values and JSON will help a bit ;-).

@hek we've not settled about gas values, no ?

[hek]

@epierre
Sort of... But I will probably not change anything in 1.4.

[GizMoCuz]

Posted a new beta of domoticz.
Lots have been changed

If anyone can supply me with serial log messages of:
S_LIGHT_LEVEL
S_WATT
S_KWH

That would be helpfull

With regards,
Rob

[hek]

@GizMoCuz

Sent you an email...

[tekka]

@AWI said:

@hek I am almost done with the python -Domoticz "full integration" but strugling with a few message types. The code for Vera is a good source for information but it is hard to determine the role of the controller in the construction/routing of the network. For now I assumed only node numbering and keeping track of the sensors. Is the controller supposed to do something with the relay nodes? what is the function of the I_CHILDREN message?

@hek said:

Just skip it. It's deprecated and will be removed.

@hek:
The I_CHILDREN+"C" message is useful during development/implementation/repositioning of nodes with repeater functionality (changing node location may alter routing).

From my experience, this function is helpful and should even be expanded to clearing the parent_node_id: i.e. I faced the situation where the parent node (not gw) was out of range and the node could not communicate back to the gateway. The only resolution is to clear the eeprom or sending the I_CHILDREN + "C" command

[jendrush]

I have a question. If someone is using pulse power meter with new version of Domoticz please tell me if Domoticz is able to send last know value of kwh to node?

[andriej]

Has anyone tested the Domoticz's support of MySensors?
Maybe it should be mentioned on the webpage somehow.
It's still one of the most nice-looking systems out there...

[hek]

I will create a page on the main site. Just waiting for some texts from Rob.

[markb]

@andriej I have managed to get a MySensor DHT11 sensor reporting consistently in Domoticz, via the Ethernet option. My next steps are to try a couple of other sensor types (eg distance, switches) and multiple sensors on one arduino node. After a first look at how the Serial and Ethernet options have been done in Domoticz, it looks to me like MQTT might also provide a third 'transport' option for integrating MySensors, with some development. I will be building my knowledge across MySensors and Domoticz over the coming week or two, so might be able to contribute to integration development in the future.

[rtenklooster]

I've motion sensors, barometer, lux sensors 4 dallas sensors on 4 arduinos fully working on domoticz.
It's al working fine, sensors don't always appear in the right tab, but that's no problem for now, new to mysensors, very happy with it!

[AWI]

Status of native Domoticz MySensors support:: For the ones who are interested @GizMoCuz did a great job in building native MySensors support in Domoticz. As documentation is lagging behind I have examined the code and come up with a basic understanding of functionality.
First of all: you need the beta version of Domoticz (can be enabled in setup->settings) for now to get MySensors support. By enabling the MySensors hardware (setup->hardware) you can enable MySensors USB/ LAN interface.

The supported "V" types as of today for "SET" (read from the code):
V_TEMP:, V_HUM, V_PRESSURE, V_VARx, V_TRIPPED, V_ARMED, V_LOCK_STATUS, V_LIGHT, V_DIMMER, V_DUST_LEVEL, V_WATT, V_KWH, V_DISTANCE, V_FLOW, V_VOLUME:, V_WIND, V_GUST, V_DIRECTION, V_LIGHT_LEVEL,:V_FORECAST,: V_VOLTAGE, V_UV, (so almost all )

The list for 'REQ' is (and will be.?) limited to V_LIGHT, V_DIMMER and V_VAR types. If anyone needs more please address this on the Domticz forum as I am out of arguments.

Be aware that the MySensor support is beta, but very promissing.

[andriej]

Is the Watt-sensor working ok for every of you?
I've switched my installation to MySensors, but reports of current usage seems strange to me...

I don't see how many watts my house is using that often as it's possible (so every 60 secs you could say how much pulses were counted...).
I can't catch how often the value is refreshed.

Second thing is - is it possible to enter 'current status' of the electrical counter?
I can write down the value and I'd like to see new counts added to already measured value (to see after i.e. a month if the counts are counted same as by meter).

Maybe it can be done by V_VAR? If yes, how to use it/push it to node?

[GaryStofer]

@AWI I installed the latest BETA version and Enabled MySensor via the Serial/USB gateway. I have a simple network with one PIR Motion Sensor which sends a V_TRIPPED and a battery status message every time the motion detector goes off. I can see in the log that Domoticz communicates with the serial GW and that it gets a message every time the sensor goes of.
HOWEVER the system identified the motion sensor as "Lighting 2" and doesn't convey the status of the PIR, but rather thinks it's a light bulb. The last seen date never changes after the initial startup of the sensor , however the battery percentage seems to read correctly,

Where is the MySensor implementation coded ? Is it modifiable on the end system via scripts or is it compiled in?

G

[AWI]

@GaryStofer You should change the "Switch type" in the GUI (edit sensor -> switchtype -> motion sensor) to change between the different switch types. The naming of the sensors like "lighting 2" is a Domoticz thing coming from history. It is better to ignore this.
I don't know yhy the "last seen" never changes if you see the changes in the log file. Better to address these things on the Domoticz forum.
The implementation is compiled in the Domoticz code (although I am using my own script for now)

[GaryStofer]

Yes, changing the "switch type" to Motion helped a great deal. I would never have thought of a motion detector to be considered a switch. I guess it works in a backwards kind of way. I get the source on my RPi next and have fun with that and trying to figure out why the simplest of Blockly events all fail to execute with error message. Have not found much deliberate documentation on their site, such is opens source I guess ..... Seems to be snappy though.

How is your own script tying into the system?

G

[AWI]

@GaryStofer I suggest you put a screen dump on the Domoticz forum for the Blockly issue. Lot's of helping hands over there. My "own script" is a Python interface to Domoticz, It works well but has a separate "database" (.csv file ;)) to store all the sensor to domoticz bindings. It makes everything very flexible and complete but installation etc. is a bit of a pain... I still use it because of missing functionality to "read" values from Domoticz. If you want I can update the version on GitHub.

[Mickey]

@AWI said:

The supported "V" types as of today for "SET" (read from the code):
V_TEMP:, V_HUM, V_PRESSURE, V_VARx, V_TRIPPED, V_ARMED, V_LOCK_STATUS, V_LIGHT, V_DIMMER, V_DUST_LEVEL, V_WATT, V_KWH, V_DISTANCE, V_FLOW, V_VOLUME:, V_WIND, V_GUST, V_DIRECTION, V_LIGHT_LEVEL,:V_FORECAST,: V_VOLTAGE, V_UV, (so almost all )

The list for 'REQ' is (and will be.?) limited to V_LIGHT, V_DIMMER and V_VAR types. If anyone needs more please address this on the Domticz forum as I am out of arguments.

Be aware that the MySensor support is beta, but very promissing.

are the V_VARx types realy supported? because I can run domoticz with V_DISTANCE , V_TEMP:, V_HUM, V_PRESSURE etc but V_VARx types only showed on the log but not recognized on the devices list...

[AWI]

@Mickey It is supposed to be supported. Have a look at the Domoticz code. I also remember seeing a discussion on the Domoticz forum.

[Mickey]

maybe the V_VAR value sending node need to send some kind of values to be recognized beside the first recognition packets? because in the relay node there was a problem with the mysensors build section basic sketch that domoticz didnt recognize until I change the sketch and made a call to gateway with relay pin status for it to recognize the node...

[vikasjee]

Is there a fully functional domoticz integration now?

[pjr]

Almost.. some S_HVAC "enum" messages arent supported.

[siklosi]

Are there any plans and is it possible at all to implement ota fw update through domoticz?

[alowhum]

What's the current state of integration? Are the data types supported now?

[qqlapraline]

I think so !
Have a look here.

QQ.

[gohan]

If you install beta version of domoticz you can add both ethernet and mqtt gateways and lots of types are supported

[pjr]

V_HVAC_FLOW_MODE, V_HVAC_SPEED and V_HVAC_FLOW_STATE handling still missing.
No smartSleep implementation yet.