Register • Search • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Question about Powerlinc version Goto page Previous  1, 2      The Virtual Crib - Home Automation Software Forum Index » Virtual Crib general discussion View previous topic View next topic Question about Powerlinc version Author Message SnyperBob Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 627 Location: Illinois CribKeeper wrote: No but you have to instsall the SDM software. I only interface with the Smarthome Device Manager, so they handle serial code, I don't. So no port info in vCrib. I think you want like version 3.08. Vaughn wtf is SDM? haha, you need to elaborate this stuff. Anyway, I was poking around this dude's site earlier: http://fredricksensoftware.us/Insteon/ I came across a couple interesting programs. I installed Smarthome Device Manager. I assume that's what you mean when you say SDM. I noticed when I run your Insteon.exe it also launches SDM in the bar. Well, that still wasn't working. I was getting the 'nonresponsiveness' that I posted the screenshot earlier. Well, checking out that dude's website: http://fredricksensoftware.us/Insteon/ He also had a program on there called 'set port'. I downloaded that, ran it....and I got the message that the Device Manager was not responding. I said OK or whatever, and then set the port anyway in this lil program. That worked! Now it appears I can see the PLC in vCrib: InsteonPowerlinc.JPG  Description:  Filesize:  39.15 KB  Viewed:  215 Time(s) Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:55 pm SnyperBob Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 627 Location: Illinois Can you give me some info as to how I can use the Powerlinc now in vCrib? Do I have to create a Powerlinc object in vCrib manually? How would I add something like an x10 chime that has a house code (A6) as well. And then have the Powerlinc activate the chime. ie....one of the door sensors opens, the Powerlinc sends command to signal the chime.... Thanks! Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:58 pm CribKeeper Site Admin Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 636 Location: Overland Park, KS Bob, I'm too sick to go through it tonight, and Insteon has been about the biggest nightmare ever, so I will try to put something together later. to try though, add a object and set type to insteon... and then put in the address. it will make the commands to control it etc. BTW, in the very message you quoted, I defined SDM =) I will definitely help with Insteon, but understand, I hate them and I am not a replacement for their support, documentation, training, etc. I spent about 40 hours trying to explain the concepts of cross linking and group messages and tap tap... I think we just need some links up here pointing to some Insteon docs, forums, etc. I will work on the "Using with vCrib" part over the next couple of days. Humanzee is really good, but busy here lately, but one of use will get you through it. Also, I put in mouse over tip in most of the Insteon client, although I know it is no substitue for docs... Vaughn _________________ the Crib Keeper www.vcrib.com Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:42 pm SnyperBob Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 627 Location: Illinois Thanks Vaughn I really appreciate everything you do, and I know how busy you are. I'll have time to play with this tomorrow and see how far I can get on my own. I'm really excited that I was able to get vCrib to see the PLC after running that 'set port' program. Once I can figure out how to get the housecode inputted I think I'll be ready to rock. Don't worry about the docs. If I can get up and running I'll document everything that I know. Documentation and whatnot takes a ton of time. I'd rather you spend your time on coding and more important stuff I'm going to be putting up on the wiki info on how to back up a database, and also how to upgrade using a script. I'll start adding info about how to get up and running soon (add devices, get the w800rf going, etc) Get some rest! Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:16 pm SnyperBob Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 627 Location: Illinois CribKeeper wrote: BTW, in the very message you quoted, I defined SDM =) Ah, by my comment I was just stating where was it ever mentioned that I needed the SDM, haha. I guess I stumbled across it on that other guy's site, installed it, and then realized that your Insteon.exe was using it. If you wouldn't have said that I NEEDED to install it, I would have just figured that your Insteon.exe installed it or something on it's own. I was very confused why that SDM was running in my tray. Then I realized that your exe was using it. 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