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Re: RFID in classroom AV system

 

I can help with this.? First, do you know what kind of RFID card or token is going to be used?? (Is it an existing badge that users already carry, or one where you will be passing cards or tokens out -- such as "one per preset" and... you can select the card technology)?? (if you can select the technology, you might be aware that cards come in multiple formats, including keyfobs, stickers, coin-shaped discs, or other objects, if that helps your use case)

Second, what kind of reader will be used?? Do you get to select it, or do you have to work with something that exists?? If you select it, what's the desired physical format (e.g. a wall mount similar to what you see on doors? a device that sits on a desktop?? something hidden behind another surface?? how compact would you like it?)

As for how it's going to talk to Crestron, you can assume the RFID can be made to send a string to a Crestron serial port (simplest), or a TCP/UDP port (less simple since there will be a network conversion step involved).? Will you be able to work with that on the Crestron side?

For what it's worth, I have an RFID chip embedded in my hand, and love making awesome integrations with it, including with Crestron.? There's lots of options!
Re: Weather processor V1.6

 

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It was clickable in the original post.? However, it is not clickable in this reply.? After you made the change, it remains clickable in the reply.

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From: <[email protected]> on behalf of "Dave H - Crestron True Blue Tech Support Engineer Since 2014 via groups.io" <dhollander@...>
Reply-To: <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:38 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [crestron] Weather processor V1.6

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The 4Ser/3Ser processor needs internet access to reach the weather service using HTTPS.
So confirm valid DEFR & DNS addresses specified and that PING GOOGLE.COM etc. works from Text Console.
If 3Ser you'll probably also want to confirm FW is later than May 2021, when the weather service transition happened.
The demo program is found in the following article:?https://community.crestron.com/s/article/id-1000846
Re: Weather processor V1.6

 
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The 4Ser/3Ser processor needs internet access to reach the weather service using HTTPS.
So confirm valid DEFR & DNS addresses specified and that PING GOOGLE.COM etc. works from Text Console.
If 3Ser you'll probably also want to confirm FW is later than May 2021, when the weather service transition happened.
The demo program is found in the following article:?
Re: RFID in classroom AV system

 

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I haven't done anything with RFID.? However, I played around with reading NFC tags using a smart phone and tying that into a Crestron system.? You might be able to create something where the professors phone does a unique http call into a crestron processor based on the NFC tag in a specific classroom.?

You can see the article I wrote on NFC tags here:

Hope this helps

Jay

On 4/17/2024 9:33 AM, tommym via groups.io wrote:

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone out there in the ether has experimented with using say an RFID card that recalls Crestron system presents? Trying to see how simple I can make the process for a professor. Allowing them to scan a card that pulls their usual setup so they have basically nothing to think of besides their lecture. Of course we would still employ some adjustments for if there is a simple change here and there. But mainly just spitballing ideas for now.

Thank you All

Roku APP IDs for YouTube vs YouTubeTV

 

Short story is that I have a client that runs the same interface in 2 different homes.? He sent me a message that the YouTubeTV button on the project that we are currently at.? Was now going to youtube vs TV.? this project has Express 4K units.? So I query the apps and to my surprise, the roku only returned info for installed apps.? There is a new ID for YouTube TV for units that have updated.? I check the other property, which has new Ultras recently installed and the query returns everything.??

YT = 837
YTTV = 195316
RFID in classroom AV system

 

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone out there in the ether has experimented with using say an RFID card that recalls Crestron system presents? Trying to see how simple I can make the process for a professor. Allowing them to scan a card that pulls their usual setup so they have basically nothing to think of besides their lecture. Of course we would still employ some adjustments for if there is a simple change here and there. But mainly just spitballing ideas for now.

Thank you All
Re: Com1 Tx from Pro4 Stops Sending

 

When/if this happens next time, can you meassure the voltage on the Pro4 tx line?

With cable unplugged, meassure accross ground and TX - you should be getting negative 5 volt DC. I have seen one that simply has 0v until it was rebooted.?
Chrestron Home / CI-KNX - TIG Driver

 

Hi all,

I have an installation with a Crestron Home processor and a TIG driver to communicate on the KNX bus (with a CI-KNX).
I notice frequent disconnections (lasting 1 to 2 seconds). Has anyone ever had this problem??
Com1 Tx from Pro4 Stops Sending

 

Controlling Cisco Room Kit Pro with com 1 serial port at 115200 baud from Pro4. Went back next day, Cisco not receiving tx from Pro4 but Pro 4 still receiving rx from codec. Debugger shows tx being sent. However, connecting com1 tx to rx with a shorting jumper indicates nothing is coming out of the com1 tx (rx remains empty when a tx signal is sent in debugger). Simply rebooting the Pro4 fixes the issue.

The Pro4 is running firmware 2.8.003.00049 (12/19/23). I see a newer version (2.8.003.00049 03/27/2024) is available but have not had a window to try the update.?

Anyone else see this before and can provide insight? Thanks in advance.
Topics in Home Automation - New Article in Residential Tech Today

 

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AiDot manufactures a wide selection of smart home products including smart light bulbs, plugs, dimmers, switches, and more.? Their focus is to build smart home products that connect with devices from other brands, across other ecosystems.? They have now embraced the Matter protocol and, for example, have sold 130,000 Matter-certified light bulbs which were activated by more than 50,000 users.?

According to Chris LaPr¨¦, Head of Technology, Connectivity Standards Alliance, "AiDot, a dedicated member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, epitomizes innovation. By embracing Matter 1.2 right from release, they're shaping the future with advanced and first-in-class devices. With thrilling new developments ahead, AiDot is revolutionizing connected living. They are advancing the future of smart homes alongside the Alliance."

This article looks at AiDot's Matter compatible products, including the world's first Matter v1.2 compatible air purifier.

You can find the article here:


For those interested in earlier articles that I've written, you can find those here:



I've found a new site to host my blog so for those that want to see even more content I've written about smart home technology you can find that using the link below. The process of exporting all my old content from Blogger and importing it into WordPress was far from perfect. So there are formatting issues with old posts and images that didn't import. I will see what I can do about correcting some of these issues over time.



Thanks
Re: Topics in Home Automation - New Article in Residential Tech Today

 

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The SwitchBot API goes through a cloud service so it doesn't work without an Internet connection.? However, Matter may be a different story.? I have asked SwitchBot whether a SwitchBot device that is bridged to Matter through the SwitchBot Hub 2 can be controlled through Matter when the home's Internet connection is down.? I just asked that question a few hours ago and I'm waiting on the response.? I expect that my contact at SwitchBot is going to have to bump that up to the developers so it may take a few days to hear back.

Natively, the Hubitat doesn't include support for Matter devices that are brought into the Matter ecosystem through a bridged device like the SwitchBot Hub 2.? However, there is a community development project that added that capability to the Hubitat.? I just haven't had a chance to test it yet myself.? Information on that project can be found here:

I'll let you know what I hear back from SwitchBot.

Thanks

Jay

On 4/16/2024 7:30 PM, ZS via groups.io wrote:

Is it working directly with hubitat or is another hub required? Would it work with no internet?

Re: Topics in Home Automation - New Article in Residential Tech Today

 

Is it working directly with hubitat or is another hub required? Would it work with no internet?
Topics in Home Automation - New Article in Residential Tech Today

 

SwitchBot has been in business since 2016 with a focus on offering products that make the existing items in your home smart.? They have become a leading smart home brand and have announced a major update to their Matter compatibility through a firmware update to the SwitchBot Hub M2.

My latest article, "SwitchBot Hub 2 Firmware Update Expands Matter Support¡± looks in detail of the new features SwitchBot has added.

You can find the article here:



For those interested in earlier articles that I've written, you can find those here:



Finally, for those that want to see even more content I've written about smart home technology you can find that here:



Thanks
Re: Weather processor V1.6

 

Just DNS.
Re: Visionary Solutions D4100 and Duet2

 

thanks!
Weather processor V1.6

 

Is there any special ports that need to be opened for this to work?
Re: TCP Client Stopped working

 

I made a decision a few years ago (6+ ?) not to use the 'N' models (CPxN, Pro3/4, AV3/4) because of the extra 'special sauce' that they had to manage/maintain. I felt that this possibly created issues that the standard processors without the router did not.
And I have not secret knowledge that that is the route of your problems with the TCP functions, just a gut that there's too much going on with the 'N' units.
NOTE: my initial problem was with a CP4 not an 'N' unit.

I also understand that you probably have to use the 'N' units particularly in commercial settings. I play primarily in the hi-end Resi world where we can (and demand!) that we control/manage the network so I don't have to use those processors...
If you can stay away from them and manage your network needs via a 'real' router, I would do that.
Re: TCP Client Stopped working

 

I've definitely had issues with TCP/IP Clients not reconnecting on a CP4N the way they would on 3-series, and even worse not disconnecting and reconnecting when the Connect line is dropped and raised again.? My current working logic is to send a ping command every 30 seconds, and if it goes more than 10 seconds without a response, drop the Connect line for 5 seconds.? When it only dropped for 1 second it wouldn't reliably reconnect to the TesiraForte or Shure MXA920s.? Current firmware on everything.


On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 7:31?AM rickwookie <rickwookie@...> wrote:

Since this topic is being resurrected I¡¯d love to know people¡¯s general thoughts on whether or not the TCP Client, along with other IP issues, has been fixed on 4-series yet.

I still have several issues with:
4-series stopping reconnecting to a port when the connection is remotely dropped even though Connect is tied to 1, requiring a reboot/restart.
4-series to 3-series inter system communication randomly failing.
4-series to TSW-x70 communication stopping.
Ethernet based CCDs that work fine on 3-series failing on 4-series.

In terms of using a S+ emulation of the TCP-Client symbol to work around some issues, is this still recommended? If so, could anyone share a S+ module that can work as a drop-in replacement for the standard TCP Client symbol?
Re: SIMPL# question

 
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Actually, the RS adapter is still there for the Spa.? Just no wire.? Will also need another for the pool.? Looks like the RS Adapter is still available from Amazon.?

Yes, I thought about doing a wireless solution as we do have WiFi at both locations.? With temperatures here in the summer sometimes getting up to 110F or more and high humidity, need to find something that can take the harsh environment.? Thinking about using a Raspberry PI Pico W with a small custom board for the RS232 level change.? Low power and cheap so if it fails, just put in another.

Right now I am waiting for the go ahead to implement.


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If there is wifi or wired ethernet available at the pool equipment you can test/implement it with any of an array of things like an old 2-series all the way up to the current cen com2 whatever box..? Sounds like they lost the interface though, so that is a bummer.
Re: SIMPL# question

 

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If there is wifi or wired ethernet available at the pool equipment you can test/implement it with any of an array of things like an old 2-series all the way up to the current cen com2 whatever box..? Sounds like they lost the interface though, so that is a bummer.

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From: <[email protected]> on behalf of Steve Kuehn <steve@...>
Reply-To: <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 4:37 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [crestron] SIMPL# question

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Thank.? I wish that was an option.? The issue is it would cost a butt load of money to trench to the two Jandy systems, add lightning protection, and then even find an RS Interface.? The current single RS interface was working until someone apparently slice that line somewhere in the yard.? Then replaced the Jandy controller.? And no one knows how it gets in the house.

That serial interface might still work.? I would test it before abandoning something that works.? I have one operating on an iAquaLink system, although the Jandy folks say it won¡¯t work

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