Re: [mh] The Post Insteon World

I now have the "master" branch installed. It's still not recognizing the
Tasmota device. I think I have identified the statement that isn't working,
but don't know why.

In "read_table_A.pl", is this section:
   elsif ( $type eq "TASMOTA_HTTP_SWITCH" ) {
        print_log "read_table_A.pl: Type is TASMOTA_HTTP_SWITCH\n";
        print_log "Tasmota 00\n";
        require Tasmota_HTTP_Item;
        print_log "Tasmota 01\n";
        my ( $output );
        ( $address, $name, $output, $grouplist, @other ) = @item_info;
        $other = join ',',  @other ;    # Quote data
        $other =~ s/^[\'\"]//; #strip out quotes in case they are included
        $other =~ s/[\'\"]$//;
        $object = "Tasmota_HTTP::Switch('$address', '$output', '$other')";
        print_log "read_table_A.pl Tasmota: object = |$object|\n";


I added the two "print_log" statements. When I restart MH, it prints the
"00" statement, but doesn't print the "01". I put two equivalent statements
around the Insteon code and it prints both of them.

From what I can tell, it means that it's not able to either find or execute
"Tasmota_HTTP_Item", but I don't know why.  I tried commenting out the
"requires" line. When I did, I saw both the "00" and "01" lines and the
code continued, but then it displayed "Evaluating user code" and sat
forever (at least 5 minutes) before I gave up.

I thought about adding "print_log" statements directly into
"Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm", but I'm not familiar with Perl packages.

In Powershell, it's possible to configure a setting where it shows each
statement as it's executing it. Is there something the same that I can set
to see what's going on in Perl?


Thanks, as always.
Bruce

On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 12:50 PM Bruce Schaeffer <[email protected]>
wrote:

> I have successfully flashed a Sonoff S31 with Tasmota 12.0.2.  I am able
> to control it locally via http.  Now I want to incorporate it into
> misterhouse.  I don't think my current installation has the features for
> http and mqtt access. I'm not sure how to report what my current version
> is, although the file VERSION contains"5.0".
>
> Looking through my notes, I believe I followed (
> https://github.com/hollie/misterhouse/wiki/Contributing#user_access ) to
> manually copy the "stable" branch when I first installed misterhouse.
>
> - Since it has been a while, how do I update what I currently have?
> - Should I update more frequently than "when I need a new feature"?
> - If I update to the current "stable" branch as described, will my
> installation have the necessary features to be able to use http and mqtt,
> per (
> https://github.com/hollie/misterhouse/wiki/Tasmota#controlling-tasmota-from-misterhouse-using-http
> ) and (
> https://github.com/hollie/misterhouse/wiki/Tasmota#controlling-tasmota-from-misterhouse-using-mqtt
> )?
> - I see references in the documentation to a branch named "master".
> - Should I remain with "stable" or change to "master"? How do I do that?
> Is there a reason NOT to move to "master"?
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 10:07 AM Bruce Schaeffer <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Thanks to all for your ideas on how to move away from Insteon/X10 and
>> suggestions for a replacement environment.
>>
>> I have found numerous articles and YouTubes regarding Tasmota. A few
>> articles (I didn't keep the references - I should have) seem to say that
>> some devices that used to be able to be reflashed with Tasmota are no
>> longer able to due to changes on the device's chip set. I'm looking for
>> your opinions.
>>
>> As far as device replacements, I have found the Sonoff S31 (ASIN
>> B08GKGS197) so I bought one. Along with that purchase, I bought a Moyina
>> FT232 (ASIN B075N82CD) and Goupchn Mini Grabber Test Hooks (ASIN B08M5Z5YF)
>> [to avoid soldering].My plan is to reflash the S31 with Tasmota and
>> start playing with it.
>>
>> The Sonoff S31 appears to be a direct replacement for the Insteon On/Off
>> Module 2635-222 and Insteon ApplianceLinc 2456S3.
>>
>> I also have the following Insteon modules. What devices are suitable
>> substitutes?
>> - SwitchLinc 2477S Wall Switch
>> - SwitchLinc 2466SW Wall Switch
>> - SwitchLinc 2474DWH Wall Switch [this is being used where there is no
>> neutral wire available]
>> - LampLinc Dimmer 2457D2 [similar to On/Off Module 2635-222, but dims via
>> a triac]
>>
>> Now for the Misterhouse part.  I have read (
>> https://github.com/hollie/misterhouse/wiki/Tasmota ) and have a question
>> about the MHT file.  The article gives two examples, TASMOTA_HTTP_SWITCH
>> and TASMOTA_HTTP_FAN. What other Tasmota device types are there and how are
>> they coded in the MHT file?
>>
>> It appears that I can command devices from Misterhouse via either HTTP or
>> MQTT.
>> - What are the advantages of one over the other?
>> - Can the environment be mixed where some devices are commanded via HTTP
>> and some via MQTT?  Why would I want to do this?
>> - Can HTTPS be used rather than HTTP?
>> - Is there a secure implementation of MQTT?  Can it be used?
>> - The article mentions a MQTT broker for the Raspberry PI (mine is a 4)
>> called "Mosquitto". I may start with HTTP and move to MQTT based on your
>> suggestions.
>>
>> The Sonoff S31 has power monitoring capabilities (as opposed to the S31
>> Lite). Can I get this information into Misterhouse so it can make decisions
>> based on power usage?
>>
>> Your ideas and experiences are always valued.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 12:17 PM Bruce Schaeffer <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm looking for suggestions on how to move forward in a "post Insteon"
>>> world.
>>>
>>> My own environment is a Raspberry Pi connected to a PowerLinc 2413U
>>> running Misterhouse. The end devices are a mix of Insteon with X10
>>> controllers. I "translate" X10 signals to Insteon commands within MH.
>>>
>>> The PLM and Raspberry PI are less than a year old. I had plans to
>>> purchase a backup PLM, but it didn't happen. I see now it's no longer an
>>> option.
>>>
>>> I would like to migrate from Insteon (and maybe X10) to something that
>>> is more modern; keeping MH on the Pi as the main "server".  My MH
>>> programming has more than 20 years of effort.
>>>
>>> I have read that MH is able to utilize technologies other than X10 and
>>> Insteon.
>>>
>>> What direction are you folks leaning towards that is able to be
>>> controlled with MH and is still in business?
>>>
>>> Please include hardware requirements for each suggested protocol so I
>>> can begin working on a budget.  If your suggestion is also able to run
>>> Insteon devices, all the better. I don't expect that to be the case since
>>> the Insteon protocol was proprietary.
>>>
>>> The optimum situation would be for me to first purchase whatever
>>> controller is needed for the new protocol (the device that would eventually
>>> replace the Insteon PLM), get it talking to MH. I'd like to think that MH
>>> would be able to talk to both PLMs.  Then I'd start purchasing end devices
>>> that would replace my existing Insteon end devices.
>>>
>>> Your suggestions would be very welcome.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bruce
>>>
>>

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