x10-cm11-adapter

A WebThings Gateway adapter for controlling X10 devices through a CM11 serial interface.

About

This project is an add-on to the WebThings Gateway. It enables users to control X10 Devices through the CM11 serial interface.

Installation

As this is a plugin for the WebThings Gateway, please first read their instructions for setting up a gateway.

1. In the WebThings Gateway, select Menu -> Settings -> Add-ons.
2. Click the + (plus) button to install an add-on.
3. Find X10-CM11 in the list and click the + Add button.

Configuration

Before using this addon, X10 modules need to be added to the configuration.

To configure the X10-CM11 Adapter:

1. In the WebThings Gateway, select Menu -> Settings -> Add-ons.
2. Find "x10-cm11-adapter" and click the * Configure * button.

Options

Device Serial Port

In order to communicate with the CM11 interface, the adapter needs to know which serial port to use. Default: /dev/ttyUSB0.

X10 Modules

This configuration option allows the user to specify all of the X10 modules they desire to control.

1. Click the + button to add an X10 module.
2. Select the House Code assigned to the module (A-P).
3. Select the Unit Code assigned to the module (1-16).
4. Select the module type. Options include:
   • Lamp Module - A dimmable light.
   • Appliance Module - An on/off light or device (non-dimmable).
   • On/Off Switch - A non-dimmable switch.
   • Dimmer Switch - A dimmer switch.
   • On/Off Sensor - A sensor which sends signals of on and off to X10 codes.
5. Repeat for each module.

After adding the modules, return to the Things menu and click the + button to add the defined modules to the list of controllable Things.