Support request: using RFLink with Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi

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Support request: using RFLink with Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi

#1 Post by rotoco » 19 Sep 2016, 17:50

Hello. I hope you can help me; I'm having trouble getting my RFLink (bought from Nodo Shop) to work.

My setup is as follows: I have a Raspberry Pi 3 running Domoticz. At present, I can use it to control devices over LAN and Z-wave successfully.

I would like to add 433Mhz capabilities in order to control a Livolo light switch.

I have been following these instructions: http://www.nemcon.nl/blog2/easyha

I downloaded the RFLink firmware R42 from here: http://www.nemcon.nl/blog2/download
I connected the Arduino Mega to a PC via USB and ran the firmware installer. The installer confirmed that the firmware was installed. I then connected the Arduino Mega (with the RFLink board attached) to the Raspberry Pi by USB.

On the Domoticz hardware page, I added RFLink Gateway USB. It shows up on my hardware list. However, the 'Create RFLink Devices' button does not appear. I've tried adding it again under every USB port, but to no avail.
Screenshot of my Hardware page: https://i.imgur.com/zmyh2ik.png

'Accept new hardware devices' is ticked in Settings. The device isn't showing up in Devices.

Could you help me to figure this out, please? I'd appreciate any support you can give.

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Re: Support request: using RFLink with Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi

#2 Post by Stuntteam » 19 Sep 2016, 19:17

Hi..
You should only have RFlink hardware once in your list and for sure not on the same port as the zwave adapter..
also, if you do not get the create device button, the Domoticz version is too old or you need to make sure that the cache of your browser is clean.
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Introduction: http://www.nemcon.nl/blog2/
Generic Support forum: http://www.esp8266.nu/forum/viewforum.php?f=8

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Re: Support request: using RFLink with Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi

#3 Post by rotoco » 19 Sep 2016, 21:09

Hello! I appreciate your quick reply. I have followed your advice, and the 'Create RFLink Devices' button now appears as expected. Thank you very much for your help.

The steps I took that seemed to help were as follows:
• Updating Domoticz to the latest Beta channel firmware (v3.5641)
• Clearing the browser cache.

I'll test the setup with the Livolo switch tomorrow.

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Re: Support request: using RFLink with Domoticz on a Raspberry Pi

#4 Post by rotoco » 21 Sep 2016, 19:29

It looks like I've come up against a new hurdle: I can't add the 433MHz device to Domoticz.

I'm trying to add a Livolo light switch.
(This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Livolo-Wireles ... 017CHIZAA/)
The light switch is connected to the building's wiring, and can turn lights on and off via the touch-buttons.

I've put the Livolo switch into its pairing mode by holding a button until it beeps. However, it does not show up in Domoticz's Devices page.

Clicking the 'Create RFLink Devices' button on the Hardware page gives me a popup asking for a 'Command'.

The RFLink seems to be recognised by Domoticz. Per my log:
2016-09-21 17:17:08.495 RFLink: Controller Initialized!...
2016-09-21 17:17:08.570 RFLink Detected, Version: 1.1 Revision: 42 Build: 0
The 'Accept new Hardware Devices' box is ticked in settings. I've also tried using the 'Allow for 5 mintues' button while the Livolo switch is in sync mode.

How can I add the device? I'd be very grateful for your help!

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