Control dimming on dimmer module with wall keypad

[Guest]

I have an insteon remote control lamp dimmer module (2457D2) that I would like to control with an 8 button remote control dimmer keypad (2334-222)

1. I would like the main on/off button to turn the lamp on/off
2. I would like to utilize the B and D buttons to dim up and down

The first is relatively straight forward based on some posts/instructions that I have come across on this forum and elsewhere on the web

The second is where I am in need of assistance. Is this possible? If so, how do I program it. Is it done directly with the insteon devices or is it something done through homeseer? Any detailed instructions that can be shared would be much appreciated.

[mnsandler]

for #2, you might be able to create a link (via plugin) from btn B to the module that sets the On-level in the link to "On". then create a link from btn D to the module that sets the on-level in the link to "Off"

you would then need to press & hold down btn B or D to get it to dim accordingly. if you just pressed B, the module would go off immediately. the same for D; the module would go off immediately.

give it a try and report back.

[Guest]

I've created the links between the dimmer and the wall controller as instructed. Unfortunately the desired effect has not been accomplished.

Test 1:
When I press button B once, the lamp turns on and the LED on the button turns on
When I press button B again, the lamp turns off and the LED on the button turns off

Test 2:
When I press button D, nothing happens to the lamp (because it is sending an off command), and the LED on the button turns on
When I press the D button again, nothing happens to the lamp and the LED on the button turns off

Test 3:
When I press button B once, the lamp turns on and the LED on the button turns on
When I press button D once, the lamp turns off and the LED on the D button turns on and the LED on the B button stayed on.
To get the B and D buttons to turn off, I have to press each one which have no effect on the lamp

Based on the above 3, the devices seem to be working as programmed.

Test 4:
When I press button B once, the lamp turns on and the LED on the button turns on (as described above)
If I then hold down the D button, nothing happens and when I let go of the D button after a few seconds, the D button is now on, but nothing happened on the lamp. The lamp did not dim and the LED on button B and D is now on.

Any other suggestions on what I can try to get the wall controller buttons to dim up and down?

[mnsandler]

in order to dim, you must press and hold the button. a single press will trigger an On. and a double tap will trigger a full on.

that said, insteon doesn't really support what you are trying to accomplish. I was just trying to think of a workaround

[logbuilder]

Just received my first mini remote (8 button) today. Updated the PI to beta level and it created the devices just fine.

I also have a need to control a dimmable light with the mini remote. I think I'll probably do with events and a virtual device or two.

It is a high priority project for me so it will get done. Will post back here when I am set in terms of design.

[logbuilder]

Here is what I have come up with. It seems to work for me but is not heavily tested.

It uses two buttons on the mini remote (C and D in this example). The left button (C) toggles between OFF and ON. The right button (D) changes dim levels.

[Guest]

What is this "toggle device" command?

[logbuilder]

The toggle logic is added with the EasyTrigger plug in. EasyTrigger adds a lot of new options in events. It costs $24.95. Sorry for not mentioning that.

[Guest]

No worries. I'm just happy that there is a solution to the dimming problem. I'm going to download that plugin.