ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
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ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
http://www.controlthink.com/accessories/zwusb100.htm
Product Description
Similar to how a WiFi USB adapter connects your computer to the Internet wirelessly, the ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter connects your computer to Z-Wave enabled devices wirelessly.
Sporting a slim design and 4x (40kbps) Z-Wave support, this Z-Wave USB adapter is the easy choice.
<b>The Z-Wave firmware in this product can be upgraded automatically through ThinkEssentials</b> (v2.1+) or manually with the downloadable firmware update utility (below).
Technical Specs
Wireless Technology:
Z-Wave
Speed:
4x (40kbps)
Backwards compatible with 1x (9.6kbps) devices
Supported Platforms:
Windows XP/Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Software:
None (used with compatible software)
Frequency:
908.42 MHz (US)
Model Number:
ZWUSB100-US
Part Number:
CTZUS-1US
Physical Size:
3.5 in. x 0.9375 in. x 0.4375 in. (W x H x D)
System Requirements
Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
One free USB port (extension cable recommended for small port enclosures and use with desktop PCs)
ThinkEssentials, Z-Wave PC SDK, or other compatible software
// Erik (binkey.nl)
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Anyone tried this interface? Any pros or show-stopping cons?
I'm about to purchase an interface device and since it comes with a free SDK ControlThink looks appealing to me.
I'm about to purchase an interface device and since it comes with a free SDK ControlThink looks appealing to me.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Don't forget this one is on the US band. They have also the EU version.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Same for me, like the idea of a SDK (depends how it's handled)
Lets see if there is a review on the web.
Lets see if there is a review on the web.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Cannot find a detailed review, only ooh-and-aahs on how excellent this product is.
Decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and ordered a stick, SDK and control software from the ASI store.
Currently awaiting to be contacted about the international shipping fee.
Decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and ordered a stick, SDK and control software from the ASI store.
Currently awaiting to be contacted about the international shipping fee.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
OK, gives us a nice review in due time
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
tutorials for the sdk:
http://zwaveworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=293
and it should be simular to this one
Wayne Dalton WDUSB-10 (in hardware)
http://zwaveworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=293
and it should be simular to this one
Wayne Dalton WDUSB-10 (in hardware)
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
http://zwaveworld.com/forum/index.php?showforum=12
and a DOT.NET Code example:
and a DOT.NET Code example:
Code: Select all
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using ControlThink.ZWave;
namespace ZWW_Tutorial
{
public partial class Form1 : Form
{
ControlThink.ZWave.ZWaveController ZC = new ControlThink.ZWave.ZWaveController();
public Form1()
{
InitializeComponent();
}
private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
ZC.Connect();
label2.Text = ZC.HomeID.ToString();
}
}
}
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
The library is reasonably well documented.
It shouldn't be to difficult to write custom Home Automation software and tasks.
It shouldn't be to difficult to write custom Home Automation software and tasks.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Can somebody post the manual, need to register to download that
lets see how detailed the Controlthink SDK is
lets see how detailed the Controlthink SDK is
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Ive contacted Leviton about the ControlThink Z-Wave USB adapter for reselling it in the Netherlands, this is no problem.
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.
There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.
There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave
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ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
I'm interrested, let me know some more details about price, deliverytime etc. as soon as you know. The EU version of course.
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<br />Ive contacted Leviton about the ControlThink Z-Wave USB adapter for reselling it in the Netherlands, this is no problem.
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.
There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ezHome</i>
<br />Ive contacted Leviton about the ControlThink Z-Wave USB adapter for reselling it in the Netherlands, this is no problem.
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.
There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave
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ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
Maybe you could consider distributing the US frequency stick as well?
I have no idea about the legal issues involved, but if you could also sell US sensors like the HomeSeer HSM100, you could open a substantially cheaper market for Z-wave devices.
I ordered a EU stick via the ControlThink store (ASIHome) last night, so unfortunately your offer came too late. But if you decide to sell battery powered US freq devices I'll immediately opt in.
Edit: never mind the HSM100, I just noticed there is a EU version available, only $10 more expensive (negligible). Perhaps once the US z-wave market grows, prices will go down, as happened for X-10.
I have no idea about the legal issues involved, but if you could also sell US sensors like the HomeSeer HSM100, you could open a substantially cheaper market for Z-wave devices.
I ordered a EU stick via the ControlThink store (ASIHome) last night, so unfortunately your offer came too late. But if you decide to sell battery powered US freq devices I'll immediately opt in.
Edit: never mind the HSM100, I just noticed there is a EU version available, only $10 more expensive (negligible). Perhaps once the US z-wave market grows, prices will go down, as happened for X-10.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
More and more products in EU-version are comming, I think it's not the best choise to choose the US-version.
For those who want can always order in the US ofcourse, but I think it's not the best option.
For those who want can always order in the US ofcourse, but I think it's not the best option.
ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter
I have no experience with z-wave yet, so I might be talking b-sh*t here.
But what about using both EU and US frequencies in order to cut down traffic on a single frequency. Of course only relevant when having loads of z-wave devices.
But what about using both EU and US frequencies in order to cut down traffic on a single frequency. Of course only relevant when having loads of z-wave devices.