How do I send a sequence of instructions to several nodes? Like for instance a "Night" button that sets all ESP controlled lights to night mode (most lamps OFF, some dimmed).
ArneiO wrote: How do I send a sequence of instructions to several nodes? Like for instance a "Night" button that sets all ESP controlled lights to night mode (most lamps OFF, some dimmed).
It can be done in automation. In Virtual driver add Digital DO node and name it "Night". Then add in automation script in Setup EventHelper and check if button is pressed. If pressed then send commands to switch off your devices.
ArneiO wrote: I am trying... but am not able to set up the automation correctly.
I have modified the relay automation code here:
iot-playground.com/2-uncategorised/40-es...y-switch-arduino-ide
But after many hours' of trying... I just can't make it happen!
I have five dimmer nodes that I want to set to a default day or night setting depending on the state of a "Day / Night" switch.
Would you be so kind as to give me a hint in the right direction?
I see this is common problem. I will prepare tutorial.
3) It seems like a pause is needed between each DriverHelper.ProcessCommad() to wait until execution of the previous command is finished.
Ihave an RGB LED stripe where each color is controlled by a dimmer node with 1 second dimming time. In order to switch them all off, I had to introduce a slightly longer pause between each command line.
This automation code switches all three (RGB) channels ON or OFF:
/*
This code is running one time when program is enabled
*/
public void Setup()
{
EventHelper.ModuleChangedHandler((o, m, p) =>
{
// filter digital switch - change module address
if (m.Domain == Domains.VIRTUAL && m.Address == "N13S0" && p.Property == "Sensor.DigitalValue"){
// filter when switch on event
if (p.Value == "0")
{
//Commands to execute in sequence, with inbetween pause while the code is executed
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N10S0", "ControlOff", ""); //Switch off RED (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(1200); // 1200 ms pause
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N11S0", "ControlOff", ""); //Switch off GREEN (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(1200); // 1200 ms pause
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N12S0", "ControlOff", ""); //Switch off BLUE (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
}
else
{
//Commands to execute in sequence, with inbetween pause while the code is executed
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N10S0", "ControlOn", ""); //Switch on RED (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(1200); // 1200 ms pause
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N11S0", "ControlOn", ""); //Switch on GREEN (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(1200); // 1200 ms pause
DriverHelper.ProcessCommad(Domains.VIRTUAL, "N12S0", "ControlOn", ""); //Switch on BLUE (dimmed down over 1000 ms)
}
}
return true;
});
}
/*
This code is running periodicaly when program is enabled.
Cron job detirmine running period.
*/
public void Run()
{
}
