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#;Garage Door Opener
 
#;Garage Door Opener
 
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#:#Remotec Zwave Relay
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#:#Remotec ZWave Relay
 
#:#Schlage Door and Window Sensor
 
#:#Schlage Door and Window Sensor
 
#:#Momentary tactile button  
 
#:#Momentary tactile button  
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#:#The momentary button is wired to the sensor so that the sensor is "tripped" while the button is NOT held down.  
 
#:#The momentary button is wired to the sensor so that the sensor is "tripped" while the button is NOT held down.  
 
#:#The button is then wrapped in a non-conductive pad.
 
#:#The button is then wrapped in a non-conductive pad.
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#:
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#:'''Theory of operation'''
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#::The padded button is mounted so that the garage door holds the button down while the door is closed.
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#::The sensor is mounted for optimal communication.
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#::The sensor reports whenever the button is released or depressed, indicating the state of the door.
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#;Climate Control
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#:'''Components'''
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#:#Honeywell ZWave Thermostat
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#:'''Custom Alterations'''
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#:#Thermostat is wired for a heat pump with auxiliary heat control and programmed appropriately.
 
#::
 
#::
 
#:'''Theory of operation'''
 
#:'''Theory of operation'''
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#::The padded button is mounted so that the garage door holds the button down while the door is closed.<br />The sensor is mounted for optimal communication.<br />The sensor reports whenever the button is released or depressed, indicating the state of the door.
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#::Remote control of a home HVAC system is achieved through MiCasaVerde's Vera3 and Android Application.
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Revision as of 17:39, 30 January 2013

Contents

Z-wave Hobbyist

Skill sets

  • .NET Programming
  • Python Programming
  • SQL Interfacing
  • C and C++ Programming
  • Assembly Language Programming
  • Electrical Circuit Design
  • Soldering
  • Desoldering

Z-Wave Equipment

  1. Vera3 controller
  2. GE 45600 Z-Wave Basic Handheld Remote X 3
  3. Honeywell YTH8320ZW1007/U Z-Wave Enabled Programmable Thermostat
  4. Schlage RS100HC V N N SL Home Door and Window Sensor with Nexia Home Intelligence X 3
  5. Remotec Zwave Dry Contact Fixture Module

Implementation

  1. Garage Door Opener
    Components
    1. Remotec ZWave Relay
    2. Schlage Door and Window Sensor
    3. Momentary tactile button
    Custom Alterations
    1. The momentary button is wired to the sensor so that the sensor is "tripped" while the button is NOT held down.
    2. The button is then wrapped in a non-conductive pad.
    Theory of operation
    The padded button is mounted so that the garage door holds the button down while the door is closed.
    The sensor is mounted for optimal communication.
    The sensor reports whenever the button is released or depressed, indicating the state of the door.
  2. Climate Control
    Components
    1. Honeywell ZWave Thermostat
    Custom Alterations
    1. Thermostat is wired for a heat pump with auxiliary heat control and programmed appropriately.
    Theory of operation
    Remote control of a home HVAC system is achieved through MiCasaVerde's Vera3 and Android Application.
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