Javelin Stamp Interface to INSTEON and X10
By Scott Herr (contact me on the Parallax Javelin forum or send me an electronic note with feedback/ideas)
Javelin-INSTEON Interface
The Parallax Javelin Stamp is interfaced to the INSTEON™ controller using an RS232 serial connection. The Java class below provides methods to send INSTEON and X10 commands and monitor for events triggered by other controllers or switches. For an example of how this can be used see the demo program for Automatic Control of Bathroom Fan and Stairway Lights.
INSTEON is a wireless home-control networking technology that integrates systems in the home. It has the the core functionality of the X10 power-line control system but is based on current technology that uses two-way communications to significantly improve reliability. For more information see: http://www.insteon.net/aboutinsteon.html.
NOTE: This is beta software and has not been reviewed nor certified by SmartLabs....
Javadocs documentation for Insteon class
Screenshot:
Current version:
V0.03 23-APR-2006
NOTE:
This is Beta software.
Contact me to
report bugs/ideas.
- Insteon_readme.txt (including notes about changes)
-
Insteon.java class
(save in stamp.peripheral.x10.insteon)
- Uses Int32.java (see Parallax AppNote #11)
-
InsteonTest.java test program
- Uses Format.java (see Parallax AppNote #12)
- See also demo program: Automatic Control of Bathroom Fan and Stairway Lights
Following are recommended supplies for getting started with interfacing the Parallax Javelin Stamp to INSTEON or X10 devices:
- Javelin microcontroller starter kit (or see Javelin stamp module)
- 7.5 VDC 1 amp power supply
-
INSTEON PowerLinc™ V2
Controller Serial
- Or the INSTEON Development Kit if you want to do INSTEON development (includes documentation and access to the INSTEON developers' forum)
- Plug-In Dimmer INSTEON Starter Kit (includes tabletop controller, 2 signal enhancers and 2 lamp dimmer modules)
- INSTEON KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer Switch
- Null modem adapter and MM gender changer
Also useful are the following (these items allow you to see messages sent/received using your PC and send test messages to the Javelin):
The INSTEON Developer's Guide is the main technical reference. This document is available only as part of the INSTEON Development Kit. Following is some other publicly available documentation:
Following are developer/user forums for the Javelin and INSTEON technologies:
- Parallax Javelin Stamp Forum
-
Access Home Automation - Smarthome INSTEON and X10 Forum
- Links to Home Automation Sites
- Smarthome Forums
- SmartLabs INSTEON Developers' Forum (access requires purchase of INSTEON Development Kit)