Recent content by Michael McSharry

I do not mind handling it in my code, but would like an API definiiton and an example. I only need the read capabilty because I can use the same approach as was used for BRE to set the invert status. Can you provide and example?

The WebControl supports the I/O Setup page and presents a checkbox matrix of how invert status is setup on inputs and outputs, however this matrix is filled with javascript so the returned HTML cannot be scraped to get the I/O settings. What CGI commands should be used to get the...

I have used it to measure moisture levels using Vegitronix sensor. I could have closed the loop to control relays but I had another solution for this already in place. It is not designed for outdoor use, but in my arid climate application I have had no issue with it being outdoors. I use...

Which OWAPI Container encapsulates your device?

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Correct. The Rain8UPB has no native UPB intelligence. The PIM on the Rain8UPB serves this purpose. Think of it like the Rain8X10 where the PCS05 is needed to bridge the powerline protocol. The implications to this is that the device does not respond to UPB (e.g. UpStart) in the same as most...

Slingbox integration is simply via an IR emitter placed in front to the Dish DVR. IR codes are publically available. Dont know about any ethernet protocol for Dish, but obvioulsy it exists to support their remote interface.

I played with Maxbotix ultrasonic sensor and used its RS-322 capabilty and managed it with xapmcsSonar. I did software filtering to smooth out the higher frequency components of the signal. You could do the same thing with the software you use to interface the WebControl. I would think you...

I crimped my leads to RJ11 and made them very short so the head of the temp sensor is partially inside the RJ11 plug. My original attempt at doing this failed because the home run wiring with such variabilty in lengths resulted in failed communications. I inserted a 1-wrie hub and that solved...

mcsSprinklers has considerable capability to irrigate based upon weather conditions or classic time schedules. It can run in a PC or plug computer and controls hardware such as etherrain and rain8. It can control just about any other home brew valve setup via xAP or Homeseer. It has web...

The technology is different than standard moisture measuring devices. I am not certain how well it will perform in what appears to be a loose contact with moisture unless the sand is dominant over the gravel. I have found the unit to be very effective in measuring desert soil where there is a...

I believe I am using the same model Vegetronix sensor. When installed in an environment were the soil only looses surface moisture the sensor performs poorly. When installed in the environment were the sunlight truely dries out the soil they work quite well. This would be consistent with your...

I think Eric would have the best opinion as to what device could be put into play as a 0 to 5 (3VDC) A/D. He has several DS2438 variants and it seems like one of those could be used. For example replace the Honeywell humidity sensor with a Vegitronix probe in his Humidty or combo sensor.

Dont agree on this one and missiing my point. The BRE to PLC is a different product and one would expect a different interface. No issue there. It is also not the problem of old customers wanting new features. The problem is of new customers wanting the prior features available through the...

The problem with this philosophy is that anyone who tries to use WebControl in their system needs to develop integration software for a specific version of the WebControl. The engineering that was done to integrate a specific version of WebControl cannot be used for the next customer because...