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ElcidE

Elcid

@Elcid
HA and AI
CatmanV2C
Having hours of (actually quite fun) interaction with AI (Chat GPT) making up dashboards and sensors for HA. It's OK (well it's better than I am!) but it makes soooo many mistakes. Gets there in the end though, if you've half a clue (which I do half the time) C
Home Assistant
How to upgrade from an old version of MSR?
cw-kidC
Hello I haven't updated my installation of MSR in a very long time. Its a bare metal Linux install currently on version 24366-3de60836 I see the latest version is now latest-26011-c621bbc7 I assume I cannot just jump from a very old version to the latest version? Or can I? Thanks
Multi-System Reactor
Access control - allowing anonymous user to dashboard
tunnusT
Using build 25328 and having the following users.yaml configuration: users: # This section defines your valid users. admin: ******* groups: # This section defines your user groups. Optionally, it defines application # and API access restrictions (ACLs) for the group. Users may belong to # more than one group. Again, no required or special groups here. admin_group: users: - admin applications: true # special form allows access to ALL applications guests: users: "*" applications: - dashboard api_acls: # This ACL allows users in the "admin" group to access the API - url: "/api" group: admin_group allow: true log: true # This ACL allows anyone/thing to access the /api/v1/alive API endpoint - url: "/api/v1/alive" allow: true session: timeout: 7200 # (seconds) rolling: true # activity extends timeout when true # If log_acls is true, the selected ACL for every API access is logged. log_acls: true # If debug_acls is true, even more information about ACL selection is logged. debug_acls: true My goal is to allow anonymous user to dashboard, but MSR is still asking for a password when trying to access that. Nothing in the logs related to dashboard access. Probably an error in the configuration, but help needed to find that. Tried to put url: "/dashboard" under api_acls, but that was a long shot and didn't work.
Multi-System Reactor
VEC Virtual Switch Auto Off
S
I use Virtual Entity Controller virtual switches which I turn on via webhooks from other applications. Once a switch triggers and turns on, I can then activate associated rules. I would like each virtual switch to automatically turn off after a configurable time (e.g., 5 seconds, 10 seconds). Is there a better way to achieve this auto-off behavior instead of creating a separate rule for each switch that uses the 'Condition must be sustained for' option to turn it off? With a large number of these switches (and the associated turn-off rules), I'm checking to see if there is a simpler approach.If not, could this be a feature request to add an auto-off timer directly to the virtual switches. Thanks Reactor (Multi-hub) latest-26011-c621bbc7 VirtualEntityController v25356 Synology Docker
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Upcoming Storage Change -- Got Back-ups?
toggledbitsT
TL;DR: Format of data in storage directory will soon change. Make sure you are backing up the contents of that directory in its entirety, and you preserve your backups for an extended period, particularly the backup you take right before upgrading to the build containing this change (date of that is still to be determined, but soon). The old data format will remain readable (so you'll be able to read your pre-change backups) for the foreseeable future. In support of a number of other changes in the works, I have found it necessary to change the storage format for Reactor objects in storage at the physical level. Until now, plain, standard JSON has been used to store the data (everything under the storage directory). This has served well, but has a few limitations, including no real support for native JavaScript objects like Date, Map, Set, and others. It also is unable to store data that contains "loops" — objects that reference themselves in some way. I'm not sure exactly when, but in the not-too-distant future I will publish a build using the new data format. It will automatically convert existing JSON data to the new format. For the moment, it will save data in both the new format and the old JSON format, preferring the former when loading data from storage. I have been running my own home with this new format for several months, and have no issues with data loss or corruption. A few other things to know: If you are not already backing up your storage directory, you should be. At a minimum, back this directory up every time you make big changes to your Rules, Reactions, etc. Your existing JSON-format backups will continue to be readable for the long-term (years). The code that loads data from these files looks for the new file format first (which will have a .dval suffix), and if not found, will happily read (and convert) a same-basenamed .json file (i.e. it looks for ruleid.dval first, and if it doesn't find it, it tries to load ruleid.json). I'll publish detailed instructions for restoring from old backups when the build is posted (it's easy). The new .dval files are not directly human-readable or editable as easily as the old .json files. A new utility will be provided in the tools directory to convert .dval data to .json format, which you can then read or edit if you find that necessary. However, that may not work for all future data, as my intent is to make more native JavaScript objects directly storable, and many of those objects cannot be stored in JSON. You may need to modify your backup tools/scripts to pick up the new files: if you explicitly name .json files (rather than just specifying the entire storage directory) in your backup configuration, you will need to add .dval files to get a complete, accurate backup. I don't think this will be an issue for any of you; I imagine that you're all just backing up the entire contents of storage regardless of format/name, that is the safest (and IMO most correct) way to go (if that's not what you're doing, consider changing your approach). The current code stores the data in both the .dval form and the .json form to hedge against any real-world problems I don't encounter in my own use. Some future build will drop this redundancy (i.e. save only to .dval form). However, the read code for the .json form will remain in any case. This applies only to persistent storage that Reactor creates and controls under the storage tree. All other JSON data files (e.g. device data for Controllers) are unaffected by this change and will remain in that form. YAML files are also unaffected by this change. This thread is open for any questions or concerns.
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Oddness in Copy/Move of Reactions
G
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[Solved] function isRuleEnabled() issue
CrilleC
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[Reactor] Problem with Global Reactions and groups
therealdbT
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Possible feature request 2?
CatmanV2C
Just another thought. Adding devices from my Home Assistant / Zigbee2MQTT integration. Works perfectly but they always add as their IEEE address. Some of these devices have up to 10 entities associated, and the moment they are renamed to something sensible, each of those entities 'ceases to exist' in MSR. I like things tidy, and deleting each defunct entity needs 3 clicks. Any chance of a 'bulk delete' option? No biggy as I've pretty much finished my Z-wave migration and I don't expect to be adding more than 2 new Zigbee devices Cheers C
Multi-System Reactor
Reactor (Multi-System/Multi-Hub) Announcements
toggledbitsT
Build 21228 has been released. Docker images available from DockerHub as usual, and bare-metal packages here. Home Assistant up to version 2021.8.6 supported; the online version of the manual will now state the current supported versions; Fix an error in OWMWeatherController that could cause it to stop updating; Unify the approach to entity filtering on all hub interface classes (controllers); this works for device entities only; it may be extended to other entities later; Improve error detail in messages for EzloController during auth phase; Add isRuleSet() and isRuleEnabled() functions to expressions extensions; Implement set action for lock and passage capabilities (makes them more easily scriptable in some cases); Fix a place in the UI where 24-hour time was not being displayed.
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Genuinely impressed with Zigbee and HA / Reactor
CatmanV2C
Just for the record, in case anyone is following, I'm really rather impressed. I have installed one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6P22YJC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 That's connected (physically) to the VM running on my Synology, with a 2m USB extension. The same host also runs Openluup, Mosquito, HA Bridge. Yesterday I installed Zigbee2mqtt. That was a bit of a PITA but mostly because of ports and permissions. Once up and running, and the correct boxes ticked, immediately visible in Home Assistant via the MQTT integration, and thence into Reactor I've only got two devices. I bought the cheapest sensor I could find, which is a door sensor. Dead easy to add to ZIgbee2mqtt and again, immediately visible in HA. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPQLWRW1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title The dongle is on the top floor of the house, and I wanted the sensor on the back door (just about as far apart as it's possible to get short of going into the garage) When I moved the sensor downstairs it dropped out pretty instantly (which wasn't a huge surprise) so quick bit of research found out that smart plugs will act as routers so... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FDQDPGBB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Took me about 30 seconds to connect. Updated the name. Instantly visible in Reactor with the new name pushed over from Zigbee2mqtt. And lo, the door sensor now has a signal of 140 and works as far as I can tell perfectly and instantly (unlike my z-wave one). A few more of those will be purchased and used to replace the Tuya wifi cloud devices and the (continually failing) Z-wave plugs (yeah, they were TKB so....) Commended to the house. Thanks for everyone that got me on the right lines. C
Zigbee
Copying a global reaction
tunnusT
With build 25328, if you copy a global reaction, a new reaction does not appear in the UI unless you do a refresh. I recall this used to work without needing this page refresh? Anyway, only a minor nuisance.
Multi-System Reactor
[HowTo] Using HABridge with Reactor
therealdbT
If you’re like me and still running HABridge to control your devices locally via Alexa, you might need to tweak your endpoints to call Reactor via HTTP. Here’s the best way to do it, IMO: Insert the Reactor Canonical ID (e.g., zwavejs>71-1) into the MapID field, but make sure it’s URL-encoded like this: zwavejs%3E71-1. Then, configure these endpoints as needed: On: http://[ReactorIP]:8111/api/v1/entity/${device.mapId}/perform/power_switch.on Off: http://[ReactorIP]:8111/api/v1/entity/${device.mapId}/perform/power_switch.off Dim: For lights: http://[ReactorIP]:8111/api/v1/entity/${device.mapId}/perform/dimming.set?level=${intensity.decimal_percent} For roller shutters: http://[ReactorIP]:8111/api/v1/entity/${device.mapId}/perform/position.set?value=${intensity.decimal_percent} Color: http://[ReactorIP]:8111/api/v1/entity/${device.mapId}/perform/rgb_color.set_rgb?red=${color.r}&green=${color.g}&blue=${color.b} Just replace [ReactorIP] with your actual IP address. By using these placeholders, you can standardize your endpoints across all devices, making maintenance easier. This setup works with any device mapped under MSR, regardless of the controller (ZWaveJS, Vera, HASS, OpenSprinkler, virtual, MQTT, DynamicEntities, etc.). If you need different calls, just go to the entities, get the action and parameters, and adjust accordingly. Enjoy super fast access to your devices via Alexa! If you're migrating from Vera, the endpoints are (URL-encoded) in a file called device.db, in JSON format, under your config. You'd write a script to align the new endpoints to the new one, if you prefer to do it automatically. YMMV.
How-To
[Reactor] Bug when sending MQTT boolean payloads
therealdbT
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Multi-System Reactor
Difficulty defining repeating annual period
R
I have tried numerous ways to define a recurring annual period, for example from December 15 to January 15. No matter which method I try - after and before, between, after and/not after, Reactor reports "waiting for invalid date, invalid date. Some constructs also seem to cause Reactor to hang, timeout and restart. For example "before January 15 is evaluated as true, but reports "waiting for invalid date, invalid date". Does anyone have a tried and true method to define a recurring annual period? I think the "between" that I used successfully in the past may have broken with one of the updates.
Multi-System Reactor
Need help with sequence
T
Good evening all, For about the past week or so, I've been having problems with a specific rule in my home automation that controls when my home goes from an Away mode to Home mode. One of the conditions it checked for was my alarm panel, when it changed from Armed Away to Disarmed. There seems to have been a firmware update on the panel that added an intermittent step of "pending", and I can't say for certain it happens 100% of the time. Is there a way to write a condition that so it changes from one condition, to the next, and then another condition? As in, Home alarm changes from armed_away to pending to disarmed. Thanks.
Multi-System Reactor
Possible feature request?
CatmanV2C
No idea how easy this would be. During my migration away from Z-wave I've been replacing the Z-wave devices with Sonoff which has broken some of my automations. Any chance of a 'Test Reaction' function to call out which ones are broken because an entity no longer exists? Without actually running the reaction? Or does this exist already and I'm just not aware of how to do it? Obviously I can see entities that are no longer available, but not quite what I'm looking for. I guess it's something of an edge case so no huge issue. TIA! C
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Logic Assistance: Exterior Lights on when Illuminance Below Threshold
PablaP
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Time series documentation
tunnusT
Is the current manual (incl. examples) up to date with how retention value is handled in time series configuration? Referring to this post
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MQTT templates for ZIgbee scene controller, or a better way?
CatmanV2C
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  • Not so quiet around here :)
    ElcidE Elcid

    @cw-kid I have not been able to login since the 28/03.
    As to rebel, just a little more blunt than you. As I see it someone was on a purge.
    Shame they are purging people that help others, specially vera support, still plenty of support here though.

    General Discussion

  • My Wandering
    ElcidE Elcid

    I am a Electrician. I installed hundreds of smart devices for others prior to having my own home automation. In 2013 I bought a new house and decided to make it smart. I did some homework and settled on Z-wave and VeraPlus.
    My installation comprises of
    25 Z-wave dimmer/switch inserts
    3 Z-wave door sensors
    10 sonoff devices(basics,TH16 and Mini) ,
    4 Tuya(lamps and RGB strips) ,
    6 shellys(connected to motion sensors and 2 controlling dead DIY bolts )
    3 Amazon Dots(gen2)
    2 Broadlink (RMPro's)
    4 DIY RF Venetian Blinds
    2 Multi button DIY remotes
    1 NVR
    1 Network drive/Media server/ftp server.
    1 smart thermostat heating and hot water
    4 wired 240v/battery Aico smoke and heat detectors (connect to zwave via Relays)
    1 robot hover.
    1 Siren
    Node-red server running on android.
    Testing openluup on android.
    Automate App running on andorid Boxes/phones.
    All tv's are connected to android boxes.
    No windows PC.
    Debian running on android box.
    Plugins Reactor, AlexaTTS, Switchboard and Virtual HTTP Switch.

    I can control all of my devices from anyone of these platforms Vera/OpenLuup, Node-red, Automate(phone/tv box) or Alexa.
    All devices have a standard/manual switch for anyone to control, and can be controlled even if my VeraPlus stopped working or internet out. My system is stable and may get a luup reload every couple of weeks.

    None of my sonoff's or tuya have been flashed. I found Shelly very late into game and will be using these more now i found them, as they offer local control.

    I have some coding knowledge from the 90's, but have never worked in the industry.

    Blogs

  • Alarm Clock
    ElcidE Elcid

    I now have node-red setting a silent switching of a v device, by saying "wake me up at [any time and/or day]". also depending which echo i use i can set a different v device, so different morning routines for each bedroom.

    @catman you can also do all your H A Bridge devices in node red to, as it has the local hue lights bridge to. So you could replace H A Bridge with node-red. It would not be difficult to set a http request to set your virtual alarm.

    Plugins

  • First post to say hello
    ElcidE Elcid

    Hi to all, Thought i would join as not to miss out on anygood information that you developers may share here.

    note- The input box for text does not display to well.I can not see what i am typing.
    Android 8 full sreen on tv box using firefox mobile view.
    If i use desktop view everything is ok.

    General Discussion

  • This is me
    ElcidE Elcid

    @CatmanV2 said in This is me:

    Well, if I see further, it's because I stand of the shoulders of giants. I've got where I got because of the experts here.

    Well said.

    Blogs

  • Not so quiet around here :)
    ElcidE Elcid

    @cw-kid

    Yes i am here, as always I will help anyone who asks.

    Just for info - I have no idea what the reason for my suspension, I have contacted CS but they seem to be just ignoring my request for a clear reason.

    As to GDPR if they run servers in europe then we are covered by GDPR, even if they move the servers to the US, as I think there is a privacy agreement with the US.

    aleksandr

    Is there GDPR in the US? - GDPR USA - Cookiebot™

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    Is there GDPR in the US? Let Cookiebot explain GDPR in the USA to make sure you fully understand regulations and how to comply.

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  • Setting RGB colour values
    ElcidE Elcid

    0.5019607843137255, 0, 0.5019607843137255 You may want to round them. LOL

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Removing Orange Notification
    ElcidE Elcid

    Yes thanks for your efforts @DesT

    Comments & Feedback

  • Lua example http post request with json body
    ElcidE Elcid
    -- https request  json body
    -- Enable potentially unsafe lua code in,  user account - security
    local https = require "ssl.https"
    local http = require "socket.http"
    local ltn12 = require "ltn12"
    local json = require "dkjson"
    local payload = {{"test", "test", null, 0}}  --payload to be sent
    
    local request_body = { secret = "1.KAddd87s8s8FasL7-ze4KG_p5hrVg4Kee1-t3vnwGFhI=", to = "test@gmail.com", device = null, priority = "high", payload = payload } --the json body
    local response_body = {}
    request_body = json.encode(request_body)
    
    local r, c, h, s = https.request {
      url = 'https://llamalab.com/automate/cloud/message',
      method = 'POST',
      headers = {
        ["Content-Type"] = "application/json",
        ["Content-Length"] = string.len(request_body)
      },
      source = ltn12.source.string(request_body),
      sink = ltn12.sink.table(response_body)
    }
    
    
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  • Expressions and LuaXP Functions
    ElcidE Elcid

    isNaN([1,2,3]) and isNaN("ten"/2) and isNaN("ten" + "eight") are all true

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Video Doorbells
    ElcidE Elcid

    My door is covered by a hidden microwave sensor. when triggered reactor sends a http request to my phone or tv box, depending on home or away. My phone/box uses Automate to receive the http request, Automate then opens the camera app and displays the camera. I can talk and listen though the camera app. Normally takes 5-10 seconds to complete. If i am home vera sends a TTS to alexa, informing me there is some one at the door.

    IPCam

  • node-red Alexa OpenLuup/Vera voice integration
    ElcidE Elcid

    Here is a simple integration of OpenLuup/vera device to Alexa via Node-red.

    Node-red-Vera/veraalexavoiceintegration.flow at main · E1cid/Node-red-Vera

    Node-red-Vera/veraalexavoiceintegration.flow at main · E1cid/Node-red-Vera

    Node-red flows for Vera. Contribute to E1cid/Node-red-Vera development by creating an account on GitHub.

    The speed is fast sub 1 second responses.

    Requirements -
    node-red.
    alexa.
    node-red-contrib-amazon-echo(local Hue devices).
    openluup or Vera (or any controller via http requests).

    Capabilities-
    Binary switch.
    dimming switch.
    rgb switch.
    Run scenes.

    Each alexa device node is configured in the topic of the amazon-echo device node -
    (device number#type of switch)
    bnary - 123#binary.
    dimming - 123#dimming.
    rgb - 123#colour (W/D is default 310 to adjust colour temp add value to end e.g. 123#colour#300
    scene - 123#scene#124 (123 on 124 off. 124 can be omitted).

    Enter the ip of your controller in the http request block.
    Just copy code and import into Node-red

    [
        {
            "id": "de7838ac.ebead",
            "type": "amazon-echo-hub",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "port": "8980",
            "processinput": "0",
            "discovery": true,
            "x": 150,
            "y": 840,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "cd0ae070.e98378",
                    "a605448.899d8b8",
                    "21ca89ff.b0f6ce"
                ]
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "a605448.899d8b8",
            "type": "amazon-echo-device",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "name": "bedroom four",
            "topic": "199#colour",
            "x": 410,
            "y": 860,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "688830f.c57775"
                ]
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "21ca89ff.b0f6ce",
            "type": "amazon-echo-device",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "name": "app safe",
            "topic": "164#binary",
            "x": 390,
            "y": 900,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "688830f.c57775"
                ]
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "cd0ae070.e98378",
            "type": "amazon-echo-device",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "name": "lounge 1",
            "topic": "8#dimming",
            "x": 390,
            "y": 940,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "688830f.c57775"
                ]
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "688830f.c57775",
            "type": "function",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "name": "",
            "func": "let types = {\n    \"dimming\":[\"urn:upnp-org:serviceId:Dimming1\",\"SetLoadLevelTarget\",\"newLoadlevelTarget\"],\n    \"binary\":[\"urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1\",\"SetTarget\",\"newTargetValue\"],\n    \"scene\":[\"urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:HomeAutomationGateway1\",\"RunScene\",\"SceneNum\"],\n    \"colour\":[\"urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:Color1\",{\"tt\":\"SetColor\",\"hs\":\"SetColorRGB\",\"ct\":\"SetColorTemp\"},{\"tt\":\"newColorTarget\",\"hs\":\"newColorRGBTarget\",\"ct\":\"newColorTempTarget\"}] \t\n}\nfunction binaryPayload(device, type, turnOn, payload) {\n    payload.id = \"action\";\n    payload.serviceId = type[0];\n    payload.DeviceNum = device;\n    payload.action = type[1];\n    payload[type[2]] = (turnOn === true ? 1 : 0);\n    payload.message = payload[type[2]];\nreturn payload;\n}\n\nfunction dimmingPayload(device, type, level, payload) {\n    payload.id = \"action\";\n    payload.serviceId = type[0];\n    payload.DeviceNum = device;\n    payload.action = type[1];\n    payload[type[2]] = level;\n    payload.message = level;\nreturn payload;\n}\nfunction scenePayload(device, type, turnOn, payload) {\n    payload.id = \"action\";\n    payload.serviceId = type[0];\n    payload.action = type[1];\n    payload[type[2]] = (turnOn === true ? device[0] : (device[2] || device[0]));\n    payload.message =\"Run Scene \" + payload[type[2]];\nreturn payload;\n}\n\nfunction rgbPayload(device, types, msg, payload) { \n    if(msg.on === true && msg.meta.changes.on === false && msg.meta[\"input\"].on === true){\n        payload =  binaryPayload(device[0], types[\"binary\"], msg.on, {});\n    }else if (msg.meta.changes.percentage && msg.on === true){\n        payload = dimmingPayload(device[0], types[\"dimming\"], msg.percentage, {});\n    }else if (msg.on === true && msg.colormode === \"hs\"){\n        payload.id = \"action\";\n        payload.serviceId = types[\"colour\"][0];\n        payload.DeviceNum = device[0];\n        payload.action = types[\"colour\"][1][\"hs\"];\n        payload[types[\"colour\"][2][\"hs\"]] =  msg.rgb.join(\",\");\n        payload.message = msg.rgb.join(\",\");\n    }else if (msg.on === true && msg.colormode === \"ct\"){\n        let diff = msg.ct - (Number(device[2]) || 310);\n        msg.ct = (diff < 0) ? \"D\" + Math.min(Math.abs(diff * 1.7),255).toFixed() : \"W\" + Math.abs(Math.min((diff * 1.7),255) - 255).toFixed();\n        payload.id = \"action\";\n        payload.serviceId = types[\"colour\"][0];\n        payload.DeviceNum = device[0];\n        payload.action = types[\"colour\"][1][\"ct\"];\n        payload[types[\"colour\"][2][\"ct\"]] = msg.ct;\n        payload.message = msg.ct;\n    }\nreturn payload;\n}\n\nmsg.topic = msg.topic.split(\"#\").map(Function.prototype.call, String.prototype.trim);\nmsg.hold = msg.payload;\nmsg.payload = {};\nlet type = msg.topic[1] || \"binary\";\nif(msg.topic[1] === \"scene\"){\n    msg.payload = scenePayload(msg.topic, types[\"scene\"], msg.on, {});\n}else if (msg.topic[1] === \"binary\" || msg.percentage === 0 || msg.on === false){\n    msg.payload =  binaryPayload(msg.topic[0], types[\"binary\"], msg.on, {});\n}else if(msg.topic[1] ===\"dimming\"){\n    msg.payload = dimmingPayload(msg.topic[0], types[\"dimming\"], msg.percentage, {});\n}else if (msg.topic[1] === \"colour\"){\n    msg.payload = rgbPayload(msg.topic, types, msg, {});\n}\nlet  error = [\"green\", msg.topic[1] + \" | \" + msg.topic[0], msg.payload.message];\ndelete msg.payload.message;\nif (Object.keys(msg.payload).length < 1){\n    error[0] =\"red\";\n    error[2] =\"failed to create payload\";\n}\nnode.status({\"fill\": error[0],\"shape\":\"ring\",\"text\": error[1] + \" | \" + error[2]});\n\nreturn msg;\n",
            "outputs": 1,
            "noerr": 0,
            "initialize": "",
            "finalize": "",
            "x": 590,
            "y": 940,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "680d28ae.8a163"
                ]
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "680d28ae.8a163",
            "type": "http request",
            "z": "8659fc6b.981b4",
            "name": "Get request",
            "method": "GET",
            "ret": "txt",
            "paytoqs": "query",
            "url": "http://192.168.1.11:3480/data_request",
            "tls": "",
            "persist": false,
            "proxy": "",
            "authType": "",
            "x": 760,
            "y": 1000,
            "wires": [
                [
                    "cb471442.5d60c8"
                ]
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        }
    ]
    
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  • Expression to randomly run Global Reactions ?
    ElcidE Elcid

    @cw-kid said in Expression to randomly run Global Reactions ?:

    Ideally I'd like for a different colour each time to be selected, but I guess the expression for the random numbers could select the same number again and therefore the colour would not change for that cycle.

    I use this to generate a random number that has not been used last time. In the reaction use express variable randomVal, once the reaction is over set randomVal to
    ${{int(split(join(split("1234567", randomVal || 0),""),"")[floor(random()*6)])}}
    Then every time you get a different number.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Expression to randomly run Global Reactions ?
    ElcidE Elcid

    @cw-kid This is probably more efficient

    ${{int(substr(replace("1234567", randomVal || 0,""),floor(random()*6),1))}}
    

    Then I looked at moving this to MSR as I have it in Reactor, . I found the remove function and this is now easily expanded to larger number and you can easily set a range

    ${{remove( 1..7, randomVal - 1)[floor(random()*6)]}}
    

    @toggledbits , possible bug
    list(1..7]) gives [[1,2,3,4,5,6,7]] a nested array.
    Is that expected.

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Vera account suspended for a 1000 years
    ElcidE Elcid

    Stange, That post is still up. If that was the cause i would have thought it would have been removed to. If they keep up this tyrannical behaviour the forum will die a death of a thousand cuts.

    Vera

  • Video Doorbells
    ElcidE Elcid

    @sender
    Be careful with the placement as these sensors can see through doors and thin walls, You can block the sensor with thin metal to stop false trips.
    I mounted my sensor in meter cupboard and place a section of angle iron at bottom to stop trips from cats etc. The white box at bottom contains the sensor and Shelly
    20200430_095307.jpg

    IPCam

  • Interfacing Alexa with Reactor via Routines and Dimmer VS
    ElcidE Elcid

    I use an expression set to 0, I update the variable using node-red local alexa(similar to HA Bridge) In reactor I have several RS's that monitor this expression variable for different values, if the reaction is triggered one of the actions will be to set the variable back to 0. You must have no actions in the false reaction, as when expression is reset to 0 the true action will stop as reactor would want to run the false actions. So far no issues. i have 4 RS's monitoring this variable for different values, but it is unlimited.

    Home Assistant

  • Why is this Green and ticked when its not true ? And how to do OR
    ElcidE Elcid

    Yes will fire/go true, if one or more windows,

    You can also add time condition, say you wanted to wait 60 seconds just in case some one just opened window for a few seconds.
    click 3 dots for other options on trigger/condition

    Multi-System Reactor

  • Vera Alexa Plugin 7.32
    ElcidE Elcid

    @librasun Have you tried to install JQuery on the vera, it's is now available with 7.32

    Vera

  • Video Doorbells
    ElcidE Elcid

    I use a
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-110-220V-Microwave-Radar-Sensor-Switch-Body-Motion-Detector-for-LED-Light/274176461640?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
    connected to a Shelly 1, which is integrated with @therealdb Virtul HTTP Switch as a sensor.

    IPCam
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