This is a plugin that controls a couple of models of Matrix HDMI switches from Monoprice. These switches can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR signal, or over a serial cable. This plugin uses serial to control the switch. It can also receive status message from the switches.
4x2 switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
4x4 switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Multiple devices are added to Homeseer. One for controlling the power and memory settings of the switch and one for each of the outputs. This screenshot is from a 4x2 switch.
You can configure the plugin to use a physical COM port (or USB->Serial adapter), or if you have a serial server, you can configure the plugin to connect to it via tcp. If using serial, use the format COM:X, where X is the com port number. If using tcp, use the format ipaddr
ort.
After the plugin has discovered a Matrix switch (or switches) it creates triggers for events based on outputs changing, inputs becoming available, etc.
It also creates actions for controlling the switch. Eg power up/down, change output, etc.
The Monoprice switches have an unusual serial port configuration. People on various home automation and A/V fora have reported different findings. The cable pinout that's working for me is a DB9-DB9 with pins 2 & 3 crossed but all other pins straight-thru. A kind of half null-modem cable! ;-)
To install the plugin, simply drop the dll in your Homeseer directory.
Cheers
David
8/31/2012 - Updated.
Setup page revamped. No longer need to manually edit ini file during initial setup.
Trapping errors that caused plugin and homeseer to crash if a command was sent to a switch that wasn't seen by the plugin.
4x2 switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
4x4 switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Multiple devices are added to Homeseer. One for controlling the power and memory settings of the switch and one for each of the outputs. This screenshot is from a 4x2 switch.
You can configure the plugin to use a physical COM port (or USB->Serial adapter), or if you have a serial server, you can configure the plugin to connect to it via tcp. If using serial, use the format COM:X, where X is the com port number. If using tcp, use the format ipaddr
ort.After the plugin has discovered a Matrix switch (or switches) it creates triggers for events based on outputs changing, inputs becoming available, etc.
It also creates actions for controlling the switch. Eg power up/down, change output, etc.
The Monoprice switches have an unusual serial port configuration. People on various home automation and A/V fora have reported different findings. The cable pinout that's working for me is a DB9-DB9 with pins 2 & 3 crossed but all other pins straight-thru. A kind of half null-modem cable! ;-)
To install the plugin, simply drop the dll in your Homeseer directory.
Cheers
David
8/31/2012 - Updated.
Setup page revamped. No longer need to manually edit ini file during initial setup.
Trapping errors that caused plugin and homeseer to crash if a command was sent to a switch that wasn't seen by the plugin.
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