[mh] Support for Insteon Hub (or other network-based controller)

[TT Mooney]

Hi All --

In a fit of weakness I bought and Insteon Hub
(http://www.insteon.com/2242-222-insteon-hub.html). It kind of works,
and what I really wanted was a network-based controller to use with a RP
and MH. I understand it's very similar to something called a Smartlinc.

Is there MH support for this device? There was some discussion on the
list December 2012, but since MH is changing so fast these days, I don't
know exactly where to look for the information myself.

Kind regards,

travis

[Kevin Robert Keegan]

Travis,

A user created a branch of code with the intention of adding support for
the hub. The branch is here:

https://github.com/AndTH/misterhouse/tree/InsteonIP

Based on the look of it, the code may be complete, however I do not have a
hub myself so I can't be sure. In order to enable it I think you would
need to add the following settings to your ini file:

PLM_use_TCP = 1

PLM_TCP_host = `IP ADDRESS of HUB`

PLM_TCP_port = `Port Number`


You would then define the PLM at the top of your mht file like:


INSTEON_PLM, PLM


Like I said, looking at the code, I think it may work. However, there may
be an oddity or two that might creep up with reconnections. I also don't
know how MH would react if you controlled a device from the hub, but I am
sure we can work it out. I think it would be nice to get the hub working
with MH, so I am willing to help you out however I can.

If you are comfortable with git, you can checkout that branch and bring it
up to date by merging it with master. If not, I can create an up-to-date
branch for you later tonight.


Kevin

Post by TT Mooney
Hi All --
In a fit of weakness I bought and Insteon Hub
(http://www.insteon.com/2242-222-insteon-hub.html). It kind of works,
and what I really wanted was a network-based controller to use with a RP
and MH. I understand it's very similar to something called a Smartlinc.
Is there MH support for this device? There was some discussion on the
list December 2012, but since MH is changing so fast these days, I don't
know exactly where to look for the information myself.
Kind regards,
travis
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