@gregl I have used this procedure a few times:
Define for example a V_VAR1 message for the query (or use any other suitable message type depending on purpose),
Make a MQTT binding for this message i Openhab (for example bind it to a switch, a number or whatever fits the purpose)
Make a rule in Openhab that reacts on this incoming message ("When Item xxxxx received update then ......)
Fix whatever logic is needed in this rule so you can send the queried info back to the sensor. If no existing binding is suitable you can of course define a V_VAR2 message (or use other type which fits) for the return message.
In the "Incomingmessage" function use whatever logic is needed to decode the returned message.
Reason for choosing a custom type of message (like a V_VAR2) for sending the info back is of course that it is easy to sort it out from the stream entering the incoming messages function. If you have no other incoming messages or the logic for the queried info already is in place then you do not have to think about this.
Hope the explanation is understandable, if not please revert.
Hi,
I finally received the boards from the manufacturer(big thanks to @Seeed-Fusion). I manage to assemble one board by soldering the components and such and...it WORKS(including OTA)! I will post the instructions on openhardware.io project page.
@DavidZH - I really hate our electrical system here, but that is coming from an electronics guy, not a electrician. I like the idea of low voltage in the switches, however its AC. I would prefer to see DC, but the voltage drops might be something that they're attempting to avoid by sending AC instead. Yes, i agree about those damn rings and we also don't have the room here in the UK like you mentioned about the NL.
@yury said in Wall Socket Insertable Node:
Looks cool! Do you have experience with capacities switches? I did not play much with them. afraid to use close to AC interference though...
You need to use a capacitive IC with active shielding, basically you have an extra electrode around your touch electrode and the touch IC will compare capacitive change of the touch electrode with capacitive change from the shield electrode. If the change is due to electrical interference then both electrodes will be changed in a similar way and the IC will not trigger.
