Spark Core/Photon Integration Idea

[geko]

@pprovost

If you have any thoughts or suggestions about this approach, please let me know.

I don’t see anything wrong with this approach. If power is not an issue, working with WiFi is definitely easier that with Zigbee for DIY projects. In fact, there’s already exist a couple of projects utilizing Spark Core. Check this out:

Automated Window Blinds - Spark Core

So I purchased a Spark Core a few weeks back and decided to have some fun. First and foremost a big thank you to @juano2310, I borrowed and updated your Spark Core device type. It now serves as a dimmer switch for blinds. So the core of the code is located here: Things you will need: A Spark Core A servo (preferably analog) Standard horizontal slat window blinds (plantation style will work too) DIY mentality Steps Wire up your spark core with the servo. Create your Spark Core Blinds device type using the github code Create your window Blinds device Load the Spark code to www.spark.io/build Add the Spark Core device id and access token to the device this can be done on the smart app under preferences for the device. Put on your DIY hat finally and with your wife’s per…

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SmartThings control of Spark Core-controlled relay board

Hello! I’m trying to write a Device type that allows for the control of my Spark Core which is attached to a 16-relay board. (The sole outlet of the GE duplex Z-wave outlets isn’t enough for my workshop ). Things are going well, but I’m noticing that sometimes the switches are left in limbo in the mobile app. So, let’s say I hit a relay to turn it off, it does indeed click off, but the status stays as “turning off”. I didn’t build the device type with polling and/or refreshing built in. Where would I insert this in the SmartThings device type? Would this resolve the problem? Should I use the response code sent by the Spark Core to accomplish this? /** Spark Core Relay Control Thanks to Jonathan Wilson and juano23@gmail.com Author: CMS Date: 2014-12-20 */ preferences { inpu…