Changes between Version 16 and Version 17 of WikiStart
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v16 v17 6 6 The ActiveRFID hardware, formerly known as cheaperRFID, can be purchased from Cliste Electronics at [http://cliste.sailwhatcom.com]. I recommend purchasing the USB RSSI receiver, as eventually I intend to provide signal strength based events; and the difference in cost is negligible. I also recommend purchasing transmitters without any sealant, especially if you are purchasing multiple 40m transmitters. It's much easier to identify each transmitter if you pull all the batteries, and put them back in, one transmitter at a time. It's easy enough to seal them yourself using plastic dip or liquid electrical tape. 7 7 8 == First Time Installations == 8 == Setup == 9 === First Time Installations === 9 10 Before getting started setting up the plugin, a little effort is required to get the USB Receiver supported by Vera. 10 11 … … 32 33 7. Load all six of the plugin files, check the box labeled "Restart Luup after upload", and click "GO". 33 34 34 == Receiver Setup==35 === Receiver Setup === 35 36 36 37 8. Navigate to Devices > Luup plugins. Scroll down to "Add device" at the bottom of the page, and for UpnpDevFilename, type "D_ActiveRFID.xml". Select the room for your RFID receiver, and click "Add Device". … … 42 43 11. Click Save. 43 44 44 == Transmitter Setup==45 === Transmitter Setup === 45 46 If you are installing more than one transmitter, setup is much easier if you pull the batteries from all your transmitters, and put them back in, one transmitter at a time. 46 47 … … 64 65 15. Your new child device should now be tripped. Repeat steps 13-14 for each transmitter. 65 66 66 == Creating Scenes==67 === Creating Scenes === 67 68 Now that you have your RFID Transmitters working, it's time to add some scenes. You may want to lock the doors when you leave, open the garage door when you come home, or set the thermostats to Energy Saving Mode only when you're gone. 68 69