[Pimatic-rfxcom] major update - 1.0.0

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Hello everyone,

I just published a new version of pimatic-rfxcom.

Be aware: this update will break your current RFXCoM devices

I’m sorry for this but I had to clean it up a bit because I used really inconsistent naming in the past. So for future sake this is definitely better.

Don’t worry, there is also some good stuff

So like I said, the code is way cleaner now. Recoded almost every part of this plugin. It’s also pretty east to add new devices now.

I also implemented: auto device discovery .

This way it won’t be that much trouble to re-add your devices. Just press ‘look for devices’ and turn on the device you want to add. now it will show three different device types. Just select the one you’re adding. And you’re done!

I had to do this because I don’t know what kind of device your adding.

overal this update makes it a bit more stable and future proof. Hope you like it.

it is also possible to use a dimmer?
would like to use my sunscreen and dimming lights
Thanks for making the plugin, I am also very happy with it

Hey @dirk144,

Good to know you like the plugin!

I just shipped a version with dimmer support, you can go test it right away.

I don’t own a dimmer switch so it’s pretty hard for me to test it, I hope it will work! Please let me know if it does

Hey @Tim

Super this update.
I can now again dim my lights, and it works well.
I must add the devices 2 times, first as a switch and two dimmer as this to be able to turn off the lights.
Hopefully it motivates you to continue supporting RFXCOM plugin.

again thanks a lot

Hi Tim!

Great plugin, cool that I can use my rfxcom on pimatic. Thanks!

I have a small Q. The discover mode. You say “turn on the device”.
What I did: Clicked discover and turned on my device with my remote control.
What happened: The plugin picked up the signal, but only registered the signal that the remote sends out. Also very nice feature by the way!

But, how can I register a single kaku switch-device for instance? When I put one in the outlet, the led blinks and my expectation was that the rfxcom device would pick-up that signal or maybe show the device to add when I switch it. But I have the feeling that I only get the signal of the remote when a device is switched with it.

Is there a specific way to add devices? Am I missing someting or am I being a complete n00b here haha.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Keep up the good work by the way. I like!

Greets, Richard

@richd I understand your problem.

At the moment the plugin supports two different 433 protocols, lighting1 and lighting2. lighting1 is the ‘old’ protocol it just works with a simple code, for example: C1 ON, C1 OFF. If you’re using this protocol you can easily put your switches on C1 and create a new switch which sends the C1 command.

However, if I understand correctly you have the new Lighting2 protocol because you put it in the outlet and it starts blinking. This protocol is a little bit more secure. I’m not 100% sure but when the switch is blinking it’s in ‘listening mode’ at this time it just listens for 433 messages and connects them to the outlet, but the outlet is not sending it’s code. if I want to do this I have to send a mock 433 call when pairing a switch, this is not implemented yet probably pretty hard to do.

I’ll add it to the feature todo’s but I don’t have enough time to pick this up soon. Anyways nice to hear that you like the plugin!

Hi Tim,

Thanks for your quick Answer.
Yes, I have the Lighting2 version.

In the past I used Domoticz and there I could add a switch with a self chosen code.
There I plugged the switch in the outlet (program mode of the switch goes on) and then I would send the code by flipping the switch in Domoticz. That way you can program the switch yourself. My guess that also will work in Pimatic. I will try that out this weekend.

Would be a nice feature if you can find the switch if it is in program mode yes, but not the most important one on your list I think haha.

Anyway, thanks again for your reply and keep up the good work. Really loved it that I could just use my RfXCom in Pimatic. Cool.

Greetings,
Richard