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The Vera Home Automation Controller is a commercial controller running on its own hardware. It has a rather open plugin architecture and we use it as a testing ground for new controller features. The controller has a history of controlling Z-Wave devices.
MySensors is supported through the Serial Gateway and Ethernet Gateway.
We keep all the Vera plugin installation instructions on this page.
Features
I wanted to use the direct connection for the CM11 through a USB to serial adapter and have tried brucehvn's X10 plugin on the forum.micasaverde.com and that.
Installing the Vera Plugin
Once you have installed the Arduino Plugin, you will register your sensors with the Vera by using the Inclusion mode triggered by clicking on the Start button on the plugin. The default inclusion duration is one minute.
When a sensor sends its presentation during inclusion mode, the Vera will add it as a new device on the Vera dashboard. Sensors send their presentation information from the setup() method whenever the sensor node's Arduino is reset or power-cycled so you will need to reset your sensor node once you have click the Start button.
The Vera plug-in is compatible with both the Vera 3 and Vera Lite models running UI5 and supports both the Serial and Ethernet Gateways. All you have to do, is configure the Vera plug-in and build either a Serial or Ethernet gateway using the instructions below.
Device specific settings and files
Some of the sensors requires extra device files and configuration. Make sure to look here if your sensor don't show up correctly on Vera.
Upload the device files the same way as you did above with the plugin files.
Barometer (pressure sensor)
GitHub | D_BarometerSensor1.json
GitHub | D_BarometerSensor1.xml GitHub | S_BarometerSensor1.xml Distance Sensor
GitHub | D_DistanceSensor1.json
GitHub | D_DistanceSensor1.xml GitHub | S_DistanceSensor1.xml Energy Meter (pulse)
TIP: Perform the following steps if you want the vera device to display the correct KWh for your meter.
Example: If your pulse factor is 1000 and your meter's current KWh reading is 33211, set Variable1 to 33211000.
Rain Gauge
GitHub | D_RainSensor1.json
GitHub | D_RainSensor1.xml GitHub | S_RainSensor1.xml Scale Sensor (weight)
GitHub | D_ScaleSensor1.json
GitHub | D_ScaleSensor1.xml GitHub | S_ScaleSensor1.xml Water meter (pulse)
GitHub | D_WaterMeter1.json
GitHub | D_WaterMeter1.xml GitHub | S_WaterMeter1.xml
TIP: Perform the following steps if you want the vera device to display the correct total water volume for your meter.
Example: If your pulse factor is 100 and the current volume-reading on your meter is is 332. Set Variable1 to 33200.
Including New Sensor(s)
To add one or more new sensors to your Vera, follow the steps below:
Configuring the Vera Plugin for the Serial/USB gateway
NOTE: You must use an Arduino Nano for the USB version of the gateway. The Nano is the officially supported and tested model so if you try a different version, we cannot guarantee that the Vera will recognize it.
Follow the instructions on how to build the serial gateway.
Connect the gateway Arduino to one of your Vera USB ports using a standard USB cable. If all of the Vera USB ports are in use, then you can plug in the gateway into a USB hub that is connected to one of the Vera USB ports. Next, you will need to configure the USB port communication settings so the Vera can communicate with the gateway over the USB serial connection.
Finally, go to: APPS Develop Apps Serial port configuration. See the screenshot to the right.
TIP: How to fix a serial communication failure
Sometimes the Vera will have trouble connecting to a properly configured USB serial device, particularly after loosing power. Use the following steps to re-establish serial communication with the gateway:
Configure the Vera Plugin for the Ethernet gateway
Open configuration for the Arduino Device and select the Advanced tab.
Enter the ip-number:port in the ip field. This will override any previous serial configuration in the Vera plugin; If you chose to use the default IP address and port defined in the EthernetGateway sketch, enter: 192.168.178.66:5003
Below are drivers and datasheets for most of our products
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