openweather plugin ?

[CatmanV2]

I understand about half of that

C

[therealdb]

@catmanv2 If you go the HomeAssistant or homebridge route, it's pratically plug&play
I'm just playing with stuff, because I'm working too much, life is still slow, and I need to fill some voids. It should be easier to integrate than via my route
But a generic device file should benefit everyone, regardless of the routes you'll follow to map your vacuum.

Next I'll get a robo mower, because I'm tired of cutting the grass, and I'll probably write another device file with associated services, so anyone could map their and see status, alerts, etc.

[PerH]

I suggest that you buy a xiaomi mi vacuum as well!

(good job!)

[therealdb]

So, I've just started to collect variables. In honor of this place, I'm starting to use this new service ID: urn:smarthome-community:serverId:Vacuum

I've consolidated this variables, but I'm waiting for feedback (@akbooer , @rafale77, @toggledbits):

• CleanState: the clean state (idle, auto, alert, etc)
• LastClean: the last clean date
• LastCleanImageUrl: a map of the last clean, if available
• LastCleanSquareMeters: (should we just use a generic unit of measure?)
• LastCleanDuration: the duration
• LastCleanDurationFormatted (last clean formatted)
• LastError/LastErrorCode
• ChargeStatus (0/1)
• SleepStatus (0/1)
• CleanSpeed (number)
• Description: something more verbose, like "docked and charging", or "auto", "clean started at", etc.

Is there anything I'm missing?

[rafale77]

I think all the "Last****" variables are very good but I tend to be a minimalist for the rest. I would actually suggest to remove the sleepStatus, the ChargeStatus binary sensors and add the BatteryLevel instead. Does the CleanState include Cleaning/Paused/Stopped?

[therealdb]

I think we could define the values for CleanState. Right now, I'm using:

• auto
• pause
• idle
• returning
• alert
• spot_area

BatteryStatus is taken from the standard service, as well as status (on/off) and I actions are possible via Switch service as well (SetTarget 1/0).

This post is more a request for feedback, we could add/remove variables if necessary.

[akbooer]

I'd like to make intelligent comments, but I've yet to go into any details of robot vacuums. You seems to have covered that basics above.

[toggledbits]

Bin full/empty, filter OK/need change, very common across HA platforms I'm seeing...

[PerH]

The domoticz xiaomi vacuum also has a Reset consumables (filter, brushes, sensor cleaning) counter (in that can be reset.

[therealdb]

@perh same for the evovacs lib I’m using.

I’ll add the new variables to the proposed list and then start with actions.

[CatmanV2]

Thread resurrection but my Deebot arrives today (hopefully) I didn't want to jump into anything

With MSR running on the same host as OpenLuup and AltUI can I use the Deebot plug for additional funkiness?

Cheers

C

[therealdb]

@catmanv2 I have my deebots under home assistant and I’m activating them via MSR, based on our presence. I have also notifications, via custom code. No need to map under Vera/openluup, because I control them via its native Alexa skill.

[CatmanV2]

@therealdb so I'd need Home Assistant installed as well?

Cheers

C

[therealdb]

@catmanv2 I was previously using my own app sending mqtt updates and virtual devices in Vera, but I’ve since switched to HASS because it’s easier to get support for cloud based devices. I have bmw&mini, nest, ecovacs and landroid integrations. Some of them are feeding their values via MAR into virtual devices in my old Vera, just because I have something else (mainly dashboards) using these values and I’ve not changed them yet. I’ll probably remove them later this year if I’ll move to ZwaveJS, but right now my setup is pretty stable.

I really thinks it’s easier to use HASS, since with docker the setup is really plug&play, and they update integrations very often, so you’re covered if something is broken in the cloud integration.

[CatmanV2]

Thanks. Looks like that needs another VM or docker. I might have a play. It might be the time to upgrade my NAS and start learning Docker etc as my current NotVera install is on an aging NUC...

Looks like even the base DS220j will do docker and, when populated will fulfill my needs for storage. Hmmm

Might spin up a VM and give HASS a try

C

[parkerc]

Ok, I decided to dive into Robot Vaccum cleaners , so picked up an 2nd hand Roomba e5 and have also got a Deenkee arriving tomorrow (damn you Amazon and your lightening deals !!!)

Now, I obviously will want to get them both integrated into my Vera/OpenLuup world at some point, and starting with the Roomba, I’ve been trying to get Rest980 up and running (https://github.com/koalazak/rest980)..

Is anyone already using this to interface with their Roomba ?
If not, what are people using with their Roombas?

[therealdb]

@parkerc I’ve moved to Exovacs and I’m currently using home assistant via MSR to trigger and manage them. I have two and I’m quite happy.

[CatmanV2]

@therealdb said in Generic support for vacuums:

@parkerc I’ve moved to Exovacs and I’m currently using home assistant via MSR to trigger and manage them. I have two and I’m quite happy.

Exovacs, or Ecovacs?

C

[therealdb]

@catmanv2 it’s ecovacs, damn autocorrect.