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Homegenie Mini?
Tuicemen:
Seems Gene has been busy putting this little gem together behind the scenes.
https://youtu.be/CovB1jl3980
It has been released as a DIY project https://github.com/genielabs/homegenie-mini
Tuicemen:
I had a chance to put together a simple variation of this today.
I looked over the HG_mini Gerber files and found it is possible to use a basic PCB no need to get one made. Doing this I was able to create a HG-Mini for under $20 CD, however I didn't add the sensors or RF.
I wasn't expecting much firing this up but the HG app does see it and you can add X10 devices even without the RF board attached of coarse they don't do any thing, the light and temperature sensor also display as does the GPIO pins, but again nothing usable with out them attached.
What I am a bit disappointed in is no Web UI. there are 2 ports used but the one displays 'Not found: /' (possibly due to nothing sensors or RF connected), the other displays 'This is a Websocket server only!' :(
I'm not sure what I was expecting from this or if any one would really find this useful. For me the build was a learning experience but I'll flash the firmware with something else.
bkenobi:
Wow, it certainly looks like you've come up with a great alternative to expensive printed boards. Maybe you could try installing a DHT or some other type of sensor(s) onto the GPIO so that you can get it working in a fully functional way. Perhaps the WebUI will start up once you have the hardware fully featured. Considering the investment of time and components, it seems silly not to take the last step getting it fully functional. #:) >!
dhouston:
--- Quote from: bkenobi on February 16, 2021, 07:18:59 PM ---Wow, it certainly looks like you've come up with a great alternative to expensive printed boards.
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I don't mean to steal the thread but there is a fairly inexpensive way to get a few printed boards.
https://docs.oshpark.com/services/two-layer/
I'm getting 3 of my 1.096" x 1.008" D1 mini shield boards for $5.55 including free postage. That's less than $2 each and perfect for proving a design.
Tuicemen:
--- Quote from: bkenobi on February 16, 2021, 07:18:59 PM ---Wow, it certainly looks like you've come up with a great alternative to expensive printed boards. Maybe you could try installing a DHT or some other type of sensor(s) onto the GPIO so that you can get it working in a fully functional way. Perhaps the WebUI will start up once you have the hardware fully featured. Considering the investment of time and components, it seems silly not to take the last step getting it fully functional. #:) >!
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I had though of adding a DHT11 as I have a few on hand and I can see value for adding temperature readings. The light sensor on the other hand I can't see a use for. Maybe if someone could post a couple of uses I'd order a few.
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