Install LUUP Plugins
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* Luup/Lua capable firmware version (all recent firmwares are). | * Luup/Lua capable firmware version (all recent firmwares are). | ||
* Locally available plugin files (downloaded in advance). | * Locally available plugin files (downloaded in advance). | ||
| + | * A Web Browser, other than Internet Exporer (IE), to upload the files. | ||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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# Open your Vera UI4. | # Open your Vera UI4. | ||
# Upload the files of the plugin you downloaded to your Vera box: 'MiOS Developers' -> 'Luup files' -> 'Upload files'. Do not check 'Restart Luup after upload' (bottom of the page); if it's checked, uncheck it. | # Upload the files of the plugin you downloaded to your Vera box: 'MiOS Developers' -> 'Luup files' -> 'Upload files'. Do not check 'Restart Luup after upload' (bottom of the page); if it's checked, uncheck it. | ||
| − | # Create a new Luup device with UpnpDevFilename ''D_<your_plugin>.xml''. | + | # Go to 'Create device' and create a new Luup device with UpnpDevFilename ''D_<your_plugin>.xml''. |
# Set the Description to whatever you want to name the device. | # Set the Description to whatever you want to name the device. | ||
# Restart the Lua engine to initialize the UPnP variables (curving arrows top right in your UI). | # Restart the Lua engine to initialize the UPnP variables (curving arrows top right in your UI). | ||
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# Make the appropriate Luup variable settings as per directions for the creator of the plugin. | # Make the appropriate Luup variable settings as per directions for the creator of the plugin. | ||
| − | '''IMPORTANT''': In some cases a power cycle/reboot of your Vera is | + | '''IMPORTANT''': In some cases a power cycle/reboot of your Vera is necessary. |
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 20:08, 14 August 2011
HOWTO install LUUP plugins on your Vera.
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[edit] Prerequisites
- Vera 1 or 2 hardware.
- Luup/Lua capable firmware version (all recent firmwares are).
- Locally available plugin files (downloaded in advance).
- A Web Browser, other than Internet Exporer (IE), to upload the files.
[edit] Introduction
Luup coded plugins can be used for a variety of tasks, like creating scenes, virtual devices and even tweaking your Vera to your own likes. These plugins can be referred to as "beta plugins" or "user-created plugins".
Code is mainly discussed (and sometimes available from) here: [1]
Officially supported plugins are available here [2]
This manual starts with the assumption you have downloaded the appropriate .json and .xml files to your harddisk.
[edit] Exclusion
These instructions should not be used in combination with plugins that are available through the MiOS Marketplace. Plugins from the Marketplace have a "click and install" functionality.
[edit] Instructions
- Open your Vera UI4.
- Upload the files of the plugin you downloaded to your Vera box: 'MiOS Developers' -> 'Luup files' -> 'Upload files'. Do not check 'Restart Luup after upload' (bottom of the page); if it's checked, uncheck it.
- Go to 'Create device' and create a new Luup device with UpnpDevFilename D_<your_plugin>.xml.
- Set the Description to whatever you want to name the device.
- Restart the Lua engine to initialize the UPnP variables (curving arrows top right in your UI).
- Reload the webpage. Best use <CTRL + F5> to do so.
- Make the appropriate Luup variable settings as per directions for the creator of the plugin.
IMPORTANT: In some cases a power cycle/reboot of your Vera is necessary.
[edit] References
Official repository for plugins: http://code.mios.com
Alternative location (for now) [3]
Related forum threads are here:
http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?board=20.0
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