Re: [mh] The Post Insteon World

I found that without "sync" MH wouldn't send commands. Any ideas how to
diagnose why I need "sync"?

Thanks,
Bruce

On Sun, Jul 24, 2022, 22:13 H Plato <[email protected]> wrote:

> The RRDs is probably my fault. I added in the ability to graph power usage
> of the S31s through the web interface. I’ll make a note to make that a
> config.ini parameter so it defaults off.
>
> the sync option does a direct call to the device, so if one is offline
> there may be pauses. I use async, and haven’t had any issues, but haven’t
> done extensive testing.
>
> On Jul 24, 2022, at 2:38 PM, Bruce Schaeffer <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Finally success!
>
> I had to comment out two "use" statements in "Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm":  "use
> RRD::Simple;" and "use RRDs;".
>
> In "items.mht", I had to add options "debug" and "sync" to the
> "TASMOTA_HTTP_SWITCH" line.
>
> I added Rule1 and Rule2 per the comments in "Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm" to the
> Sonoff S31.
>
> It now appears to be working. I had bought two so I'm going to start on
> the second.  After that, I'll be looking for light switches. Someone
> suggested Martin Jerry, so I'll be looking there next.
>
> At some point, I'm going to want to switch from HTTP access to MQTT access.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
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> On Mon, Jul 4, 2022 at 5:47 PM Bruce Schaeffer <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> That didn't seem to help. I know that MH modifies @INC so testing from
>> the command line won't know about MH's modifications.  Here's what I got
>> when I tried it from the command line.
>>
>> misterhouse@raspberrypi:/var/local/misterhouse/prod $ cd
>> /usr/local/misterhouse/lib
>> misterhouse@raspberrypi:/usr/local/misterhouse/lib $ ls -l
>> Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm
>> -rwxr-xr-x 1 misterhouse misterhouse 25149 Jul  4 17:25
>> Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm
>> misterhouse@raspberrypi:/usr/local/misterhouse/lib $ ls -l
>> Generic_Item.pm
>> -rw-r--r-- 1 misterhouse misterhouse 63266 Jul  4 17:25 Generic_Item.pm
>> misterhouse@raspberrypi:/usr/local/misterhouse/lib $ perl
>> Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm
>> Can't locate Generic_Item.pm in @INC (you may need to install the
>> Generic_Item module) (@INC contains: /etc/perl
>> /usr/local/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/perl/5.28.1 /usr/local/share/perl/5.28.1
>> /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/perl5/5.28 /usr/share/perl5
>> /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/perl/5.28 /usr/share/perl/5.28
>> /usr/local/lib/site_perl /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/perl-base) at
>> /usr/share/perl/5.28/parent.pm line 16.
>> BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at Tasmota_HTTP_Item.pm line 98.
>> misterhouse@raspberrypi:/usr/local/misterhouse/lib $
>>
>> Has anyone else run into these problems while implementing Tasmota?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>>
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>> On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM Dave Neudoerffer <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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