Re: [mh] The Post Insteon World

Try running 'perl Tasmota_HTTP_item.pm'. You are probably missing a
required perl package.

On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, 10:43 AM Bruce Schaeffer <[email protected]>
wrote:

> 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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