Got 3 up just using the built in temp/humidity, making sure all looks ok. Will slowly add motion.

Any suggested motion sensor for these guys?

Weird, my sensors all report just fine to Domoticz....

Thanks for the reply, I didn't see any concrete examples and wanted to make sure before beginning my ordering and tinkering.

Is there support for an RGBW LED strip in Domoticz?

Similar to this, which is in Vera: http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1626/5-channel-rgbww-led-dimmer-with-rotary-encoder/3

You can do this right in the sketch. Upload the standard sketch, check your readings, find your delta, and then modify your sketch to accommodate.

Or, use the offset feature in Domoticz, if that is the controller you are using.

And if you really need an accurate measurement, don't forget to check your readings at multiple setpoints. The math for calculating your offset would then become a little more difficult, but any basic calc knowledge and you've got it.

For insurance purposes, you don't want to install anything where "if I forget, burn" could be a factor. Perhaps a fuse to prevent such issues?

Umm, this is awesome! Looks like I have a tinker project coming up!

@AWI said:

@drock1985 I use these. Simple & cheap
http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/15924-Free-shipping-DC-DC-Step-Down-Converter-Module-LM2596-DC-4-0-40-to-1/32354635261.html?isOrigTitle=true

A second for these. I purchased from ebay about a year ago, more expensive but same unit. Working in 4 cameras.

Hello, I am looking for some ideas of what others are using for power/sensor connections to their boxes. I have some boxes with long external DHT, Dallas, PIR sensors. Looking for good plug connections, male and female, to use for quick and easy connections to my boxes. Currently I just run the wires in and solder them or screw terminal. Looking for plugs or something which may be a little neater. How are others using?

@Dwalt said:

I have not had problems with enclosures per se, but I have seen temperature differentials due to locations exposed to direct sunlight and up against thermal masses such as a external walls or internal walls with enclosed heating ducts or hot water piping. I have four sensebenders in vented enclosures mounted on interior walls and have no problem with their accuracy. They are also loosely mounted inside their enclosures which may help them avoiding picking up heat from the walls. Overall, they seem much more consistent and accurate than the several DHT or Dallas sensors I have in my system.

Thanks for the reply, perhaps my issue stems from my enclosures being mostly sealed. No venting what so ever. I did a quick test of a few of my sensors, opening the boxes and letting them sit in open air and the differentials came down substantially.

Will look in to adding some venting!

So I have been experimenting, and building multiple temp/humidity/lux/pir sensors and have noticed that any temperature sensors I have in my project enclosures are reading anywhere from 3-8 degrees F higher than those I have in open air(either not yet put into enclosures or some sensors which arent going in enclosures).

How is everyone managing this differential? I have plans for 8-9 different sensors, each serving some different functions, being in different locations, etc, but want temp sensing on each of them. What are people doing for their sensebender boards, which have the sensor integrated? Using DHT22 I suppose I could just pop the face of the sensor out the side of the boxes. But my dallas sensors, those are a little wonky....

I have so far only built always on sensors, powered via wall plugs. I am hoping battery powered will not have this issue? But also, I need to find a way to correct the issue on my wall powered projects.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Created a test sensor with the base humidity sketch on MySensors, using a DHT22. Initially the device is recognized and appears to work, however after a day of use I see that the temperature reading is not being updated. Also, a second sensor on the same node has appeared, with what appears to be incorrect humidity, and temperature that is being translated to F from my already set point of F. This is giving me readings of 160+, when I should be in the 70's. Pictures attached. Not sure where to go from here.

http://www.mysensors.org/build/humidity

Finally began tinkering with the boards I ordered a couple of months ago. Built 2, using regulated 5V. Both tell me they cannot init radio. I have yet to pull out the multimeter and begin diagnosing, but wanted to post up and see if anyone else has experienced this? I have not actually come across this error before with MySensors. I did solder pin 1 and 2 on the two pads, attached a 5v to 3.3 volt step down, cap in the slot direct above the radio. Blanking on what could be wrong, other than something witht he baords I received.

Been about 6-8 months since I have been active here, busy with other house work and such.

Looking to update/make new sensors, was looking at the Senseboard and its integrated Si7021, I like the accuracy range it provides. Are people using these on their boards? I don't have much use right now for battery powered, are there any other options for low cost, good precision temperature and humidity? I don't like the cost of the DS22's at like 6+ bucks a pop. Are the Si a better choice? Just looking for cost effective, high accuracy. :)

@Frank-Herrmann said:

eShapeoko

Awesome vid! Now I need to look in to that eShapeoko!

@blacey Let me know if I can be of any help. Mostly in the use-case testing area probably, as I am no electrical engineer or software genius. :)

700mm walls? Do you live in a blast shelter?! haha that has got to be infuriating. Although, the sound dampening from room to room between those walls has got to be nice!

Interested in purchasing a few! Would be perfect int he home theater, I think.

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

I have looked at DataYours, installed it last night and have done some tinkering. It looks relatively good.

My hope would be for Domoticz to offer long term storage, but I would like the alternatives in the mean time. I too do not want 100 misc. plugins clogging my Vera, however with the few I currently have, things seem to be running quite well.

I'll check in to plot.ly, thanks again fellas!

I would like a more robust method of storing my sensor data, and viewing it. I currently use vera, with datamine, but find the graphs and data manipulation to be severely lacking.

I looked in to Domonitz, but it appears that interval data is only kept for 7 days. Beyond that, just min max and average. This is nice, but I would really like to retain a higher resolution of long term data. For instance, hourly or so.

What solutions is everyone else using/