Raspberry Pi 3 based home automation with Node.js and React Native

Post by dnadler » Fri, Jan 27, 2017, 3:38 PM UTC

deepsy wrote: post #56

dnadler wrote: post #25

Cool! I'm doing something similar, but more from the data-analysis side of things for my condo's efficiency. I've been trying to keep a blog of my progress, if anyone is interested, though please forgive the poor grammar / stream-of-consciousness in the posts... I've been writing quickly to get caught up. https://dan-nadler.github.io/

Looks interesting, bookmarked it for later reading :) I noticed that you have sensor in all parts of the house from the images. I wonder how did you solve the wiring issue? I mean I'm looking for a cheap way to connect all sensors, but avoid putting wires everywhere.

Post by ryfm » Fri, Jan 27, 2017, 5:01 PM UTC

Klathmon wrote: post #62

ryfm wrote: post #47

Cool, working on a similar project, but having a different stack 1. Z-wave switches/outlets/locks - all lamps, receptacles and locks controlled by Vera Edge; 2. DSC alarm system - door/flood sensors, integrated with Vera; 3. Nest cameras - not integrated; 4. Nest thermostat - integrated with Vera and Alexa; Currently trying to integrate Vera and Alexa to have fully voice- controlled home.

If you are somewhat of a "programmer" you can complete that integration using a RPI and a software package called "Home Assistant". They have links between Vera and the Echo along with a TON of other things.

Post by bisby » Fri, Jan 27, 2017, 7:04 PM UTC

Already__Taken wrote: post #80

bisby wrote: post #28

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Having a pi cluster "feels" more like a datacenter with many servers. Using kubernetes to coordinate it all is pretty fun when you actually have several "servers" to coordinate across. That to me was the satisfying part. Not that I NEEDED miniature scale, but that the miniature scale felt like a valid downsizing of real scale.

I've been tempted to do something like this, what are you doing about shared storage?

Post by krzyk » Sat, Jan 28, 2017, 2:25 PM UTC

paulbennett wrote: post #87

deepsy wrote: post #29

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Yes, that's what I meant. Unfortunately, I did not want to disassemble the unit as it would void the warranty.

I'm a bit confused here; looking at the video and pics of your water heater/boiler, the knob the servo is turning looks like it sets the temperature the boiler heats the water to for the central heating loop. This is generally not the thermostat, and once set to a value you are happy with shouldn't need to be adjusted.