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Well I have to report that Etherrain controller with "improperly" setup 2 valves works for last 2 seasons without any issue. I control the entire thing from Micasaverde Vera (gen 2) using my plugin. I don't have network socket where Etherrain controller is, so I used my old Asus 520gu as...

This sounds interesting... Something like this would do? http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_pag...a88b9158519c10e

Thanks! :rofl: I also found this interface http://www.embeddeddatasystems.com/HA7Net-...er_p_39-22.html, which seems to be easily integrable into anything, a bit expensive for my purpose though...

My understanding is that 1-Wire requires.. existing 1-Wire infrastructure, which might be too complex solution for 1-2 sensors. Besides, cost of 1-Wire hardware, plus Linux router with serial-to-USB adapter to connect 1-Wire branch over Wi-Fi bridge... looks like it's going to cost more then I...

What are the simplest ways to have in-room temperature sensors - separately from HVAC? I'm running z-wave with Micasaverde Vera as main controller, in next release it's expected to be able to control anything controllable by USB, RS-232, X10, Insteon, etc. So, besides Homeseer HSM100, what...

About wiring - I don't have a hole in the wall to pass the wires to indoor controller. How do you guys do it - just drill? Any tips to make it... easier? What do you use to seal the hole after?

I want to put a couple of 24v valves to control my sprinklers using EtherRain controller. But all "classic" tutorials I found call to put valves into buried sealed box, while I would prefer simply "hanging" 'em just as on the post above. While I can put the controller inside, the valve will be...

You can get any router flashable with Tomato or DD-WRT firmware, and switch it into WDS mode (wireless distribution), which makes you wirelessly connected access point. If you don't insist on 'N', then Asus 520GU can be found for $25...

Thanks. BT isn't good for me because I want to put things in larger area On usconverters I see a couple of serial2ethernet for $70-$75... Need to find out how to say my OpenWRT based HA server to communicate with RS232 over wifi... some kind of virtual port... not sure if it's even possible.

Thanks! I'm thinking about RFID readers, IO relay boards, even ultrasonic sensor - all with RS-232 output Sure, but how to go from serial to Ethernet?

I'm looking for a way to expand my primarily z-wave based HA system with some not supported sensors. The only problem is that most of devices I need are RS-232 controlled, and I need a way to hook them up, wireless, into my base controller. Are there any affordable wireless RS-232 repeaters...