Do I need RFXtrx433E from rfxcom?

[Session]

I have some dimmer modules from NEXA whitch is controlled over 433Mhz. Usually I would go and buy a RFXtrx433E to controll my lights together with with some homeautomation software on a computer. But the arduino gateway with a 433Mhz transceiver should do the job? I can not build a dimmer for my halogen spot lights as that is illegal where I live. Anyone have any comments? Maybe something like this has been done before? How do others solve this? Do they have a Rfxtrx433 (or equivalent z-wave) in addition to the arduino equipment?

[hek]

@Session

Check out this library.
http://cosa-arduino.blogspot.se/2013/05/more-rf433-wireless-home-automation.html

[Session]

@hek

Thank you. Would it be a good idea to hook this up to the gateway or use a different arduino for the 433Mhz NEXA OOK?

[hek]

@Session

Probably easier to hook it up to one of your sensors and send in presentation etc from there.

[Session]

@hek

Would the moteduino work as a sensor since it is a arduino clone? Thinking this would be great with it's small footprint and built in 433Mhz transceiver.

[petewill]

@Session I know this isn't the same exact thing but I used 433MHz RF to control my blinds. I made a video on how I did it here: Integrating Blinds.com Motorized Cellular Shades with MiCasaVerde Vera using Arduino – 07:20
— Pete B

[RJ_Make]

@petewill

Nice Job! Thanks for the great explanation in the video.

[epierre]

IS there other protocols that HomeEasy supported (thinking about Chacoon which is more widely distributed...)