Bitwise BC4X1 and Z-Wave...

[01Lightning]

I am trying my best to incorporate my z-wave modules, outlets, and switches into my BC4, but I'm having a heck of a time. I just cannot find any information anywhere on how to even get started. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I dont even know if they are IR, serial, script, or socket devices. As you can tell, I am a rookie at this home automation/security stuff. I do finally have a firm grasp on IR and how to route and program it finally. However, I know that is elementary stuff compared to what is available.

Anyone able to help me?

Thanks

Josh

 

[01Lightning]

Anyone?

Is there any information on the internet about the protocol Z-wave uses?

Has anyone written any scripts for using z-wave?

 

[electron]

It can be pretty complicated writing drivers for Z-Wave, plus the SDK is pretty complicated. Your best bet is to build your solution on top of an existing framework (i.e., http://code.google.com/p/open-zwave/), or invest in the Leviton VRC0P interface, which lets you manage your entire Z-Wave network using simple ASCII commands.

Also check the link in my sig for open source/free software solutions supporting Z-Wave, many of them support scripting.

 

[01Lightning]

What about using this: http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=173512&section=15188 ???

It would appear that this would be the easiest way to get the BC4 to control Z-wave.

Thoughts?