Hello, I have a series7 with most all sensors, including a loop pressure sensor, now working with Home Assistant after many hours of trial and error. I am a retired EE with software experience, but not a networks, ruby, or Raspberry Pi guy. When I saw that this project was a Gem, I thought that meant it was really nice....
The big problem I had was with mosquitto. It seems the latest version, loaded with the instruction steps, runs local (pi) mode only due to decisions made by the developer of mosquitto (my understanding). I ran across a site showing an install method which enabled all my systems on local network to see the MQTT-whatever.....
BTW, I chose this RS485 to USB converter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081NBCJRS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, for its advertised lightening over-voltage protection. I have experienced the path lightening (high voltage spikes/surges) can take thru the house, and want maximum protection. I also added a suppressor to the pi power connection, and definitely do NOT connect ground, only the +/- as shown in the instructions.
My breakthru was when I saw aurora_fetch retrieve registers. Apparently there is a handshake where data must be requested. You will not see anything on the bus with a scope, if nothing is running. Then I got mosquitto working, and the rest is history.
Sorry, I cannot currently find the site with mosquitto instructions, just google for how to make mosquitto remote I guess....
Just tried MQTT Explorer, it connects but shows a blank screen, no clue why. Not familiar.
ccutrer, thank you very much, this looks like a lot of work. Your work has lead to me having access to many sensors and controls in Home Assistant, with charts of past data, very helpful. You offered to help with new systems, expanding the scope of the project.
I have a brand new, off the line, system.
I would like to get my loop pressure sensor showing up. I would like to have a remote control for the controls in the master Tstat contractor menu, which go Normal, Quicker, Faster1, Faster2 on my screen. Maybe more later.
Was unable to do web_aid_tool. I have looked at the code, and looked at what I get from the URL, and I wonder if WF has changed the Aurora Weblink box firmware. Mine is a newest version which has no wifi antenna, but still a hole where the antenna went. I may be totally wrong, I may be missing something due to lack of familiarity.
If you are interested in helping, I will run another attempt, and report what I did, and what I got.
Thats all for now, I hope this may help someone, maybe that will even be me! (ha)
Hello, I have a series7 with most all sensors, including a loop pressure sensor, now working with Home Assistant after many hours of trial and error. I am a retired EE with software experience, but not a networks, ruby, or Raspberry Pi guy. When I saw that this project was a Gem, I thought that meant it was really nice.... The big problem I had was with mosquitto. It seems the latest version, loaded with the instruction steps, runs local (pi) mode only due to decisions made by the developer of mosquitto (my understanding). I ran across a site showing an install method which enabled all my systems on local network to see the MQTT-whatever..... BTW, I chose this RS485 to USB converter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081NBCJRS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, for its advertised lightening over-voltage protection. I have experienced the path lightening (high voltage spikes/surges) can take thru the house, and want maximum protection. I also added a suppressor to the pi power connection, and definitely do NOT connect ground, only the +/- as shown in the instructions. My breakthru was when I saw aurora_fetch retrieve registers. Apparently there is a handshake where data must be requested. You will not see anything on the bus with a scope, if nothing is running. Then I got mosquitto working, and the rest is history. Sorry, I cannot currently find the site with mosquitto instructions, just google for how to make mosquitto remote I guess.... Just tried MQTT Explorer, it connects but shows a blank screen, no clue why. Not familiar. ccutrer, thank you very much, this looks like a lot of work. Your work has lead to me having access to many sensors and controls in Home Assistant, with charts of past data, very helpful. You offered to help with new systems, expanding the scope of the project. I have a brand new, off the line, system. I would like to get my loop pressure sensor showing up. I would like to have a remote control for the controls in the master Tstat contractor menu, which go Normal, Quicker, Faster1, Faster2 on my screen. Maybe more later. Was unable to do web_aid_tool. I have looked at the code, and looked at what I get from the URL, and I wonder if WF has changed the Aurora Weblink box firmware. Mine is a newest version which has no wifi antenna, but still a hole where the antenna went. I may be totally wrong, I may be missing something due to lack of familiarity. If you are interested in helping, I will run another attempt, and report what I did, and what I got. Thats all for now, I hope this may help someone, maybe that will even be me! (ha)