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Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure Apple’s MFI program (which HomeKit is under) requires a hardware component to be added to your device (approx cost $4), which would require a mod to the board, as well as make all legacy devices incompatible. Read about 'Raspberry Pi Home Irrigation system using Node Red' on element14.com. Introduction For this project I'm going to use a raspberry Pi to create a home irrigation system using node red to provide the user interface.
Hi guys,I have a question here. I am very new to home automation as well as electronics so it is safe to say I am pretty lost right now.I am trying to make a small automated irrigation system for my parents and have had some good success UNTIL NOW! Haha.Ok, So I am using sprinkerspi software and have my relay connected to my Rpi. I am able to switch on and off each relay so that part is working fine.my big problem is I do not know how to wire up the solenoid to the relay. It is a 24VAC solenoid and I have a 24VAC power adapter.I originally screwed up and misread a wiring diagram and connected both wires from the solenoid into the screw holes in the relay and then connected both wires from the power adapter into the GND and the JD-VCC of the relay.Well this was obviously very wrong and I was met with a loud noise and a lot of smoke. Oops!It is a miracle but I didn't seem to damage anything.I have been searching but cannot seem to find a clear picture of how to set this up so it works, so I am asking your help here.Would someone possibly be able to explain it or draw me a simple diagram (simple so I understand haha)?Here is my setup for you to take a look.or do I need some kind of converter as well?I am really enjoying what I am learning right now, but don't want to blow myself up and loose confidence!Any help will be very much appreciated.
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Finally it's here and the only one in the entire AppStore - Homebridge App!With Homebridge you can easily and cheap turn your entire home into a futuristic smart home. KB-BMF, Took me a little time.I had a raspberry pi3b+ that I bought for a different project that didn’t work out when I stumbled upon this app. After a bit of internet researching, and a lot of trial and error(Mainly because I’m not very computer savvy), I got this app going on my pi. It seemed very buggy at first, but by running the debugging tool and making tweaks to plugins I have almost all of my home WiFi products connected to siri and must say this thing works pretty good.
I leave my pi plugged in and running 24/7 and have an iPad running the Homebridge and apple home app running in the background. Not saying it’s a must but it works smooth for me across multiple platforms.
Seemed buggy at first but seems like the more I can let everything run in the background and control everything from Siri or the home app it actually runs smooth. JohnJoshson, Almost thereSo this is a great idea but falls short. I already have a pi 3 running Homebridge but decided to try this out on my Zero that I had already installed Homebridge on but no plugins yet. The setup screen implies it’s not possible to proceed without starting from scratch which isn’t the case. It implies it must be connected via Ethernet which also isn’t the case.I really want to like this app but there isn’t enough plugins.
That’s not necessarily a problem for me since I’m already able to do this stuff via terminal but if there were some sort of way to add plugins through the app manually without having to touch the config it would be amazing. I’m not really a developer so I have no idea of a solution to that is possible but I feel like there could be a way of connecting to Homebridge tagged repos? Anyways, I’ll continue to keep this app and check up on it’s progress, once it’s there I’ll stop stalling on setting Homebridge up for my friends and they’ll be able to manage it themselves.
Stinkypete2021, RecommendedI’m not new to computers and have setup up RPI’s for specialized uses. However, I tried setting up an RPI W to use for Homebridge and just ran into a ton of issues—mostly related to error messages in the setup processes. It seems like every set of instructions had something wrong with no explanation. I even tried going the Docker route (which should be easier/simpler) for novices but simply could not get it working—I might be dumb.I was about to give up and saw this in the App Store. Decided to try it out and glad I did. The app just finished setting up my W and I’m about to try playing/installing plugins—directly from my iPhone!The English/instructions is a bit sloppy but don’t let that turn you off. It’s awesome being able to setup and monitor the RPI from the phone.