Hi For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf Regards Klaus
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Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 14.59.18 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund:> Hi > > > > For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > > > > I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. > > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? > > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf > > > > Regards > > > > Klausthis? http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html -Lasse
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On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:07:55 PM UTC+1, Lasse Langwadt Christensen wrote:> Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 14.59.18 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund: > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > > > For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > > > > > > > > > > > > I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. > > > > > > > > > > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? > > > > > > > > > > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > > > > > > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > > > > > > > Klaus > > > > this? http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html >Well, almost. Except it costs more than an entire Raspberry Pi board. I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like: https://www.olimex.com/Products/Modules/Ethernet/ENC28J60-H/ But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an external microcontroller Cheers Klaus
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On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:24:26 PM UTC+1, Klaus Kragelund wrote:> On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:07:55 PM UTC+1, Lasse Langwadt Christensen wrote: > > > Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 14.59.18 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund: > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Klaus > > > > > > > > > > > > this? http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html > > > > > > > Well, almost. Except it costs more than an entire Raspberry Pi board. > > > > I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like: > > > > https://www.olimex.com/Products/Modules/Ethernet/ENC28J60-H/ > > > > But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an external microcontroller >This is 6USD with a board, but still needs an external controller (perhaps I need to accept that that's just how it is): http://www.geeetech.com/arduino-enc28j60-ethernet-module-p-263.html Cheers Klaus
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On a sunny day (Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:59:18 -0700 (PDT)) it happened Klaus Kragelund <klauskvik@hotmail.com> wrote in <f22fcb2d-ad99-4290-8841-6fc29d6a8444@googlegroups.com>:>Hi > >For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > >I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay.Simpler than a Raspberry Pi is very difficult, counting price and time. I did this with an ebay ethernet module: http://panteltje.com/panteltje/pic/usa_pic/ I wrote both C code to interface to that chip, and PIC18 asm. But these days I would use the little Raspi Linux computer anytime, better, much more flexible (TCP UDP), and perhaps works out even cheaper. Just make a little 'shield' board for the Raspi with a relay on the GPIO pins. 2 relays, 10 relays... program in C.
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On Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:36:57 -0700 (PDT), Klaus Kragelund <klauskvik@hotmail.com> wrote:>On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:24:26 PM UTC+1, Klaus Kragelund wrote: >> On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:07:55 PM UTC+1, Lasse Langwadt Christensen wrote: >> >> > Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 14.59.18 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund: >> >> > >> >> > > Hi >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > Regards >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > > Klaus >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > this? http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html >> >> > >> >> >> >> Well, almost. Except it costs more than an entire Raspberry Pi board. >> >> >> >> I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like: >> >> >> >> https://www.olimex.com/Products/Modules/Ethernet/ENC28J60-H/ >> >> >> >> But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an external microcontroller >> > >This is 6USD with a board, but still needs an external controller (perhaps I need to accept that that's just how it is): > >http://www.geeetech.com/arduino-enc28j60-ethernet-module-p-263.html > >Cheers > >KlausWhat is the thread all about... how to generate as much white space as possible ?>:-} ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens | | Analog Innovations | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | San Tan Valley, AZ 85142 Skype: Contacts Only | | | Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat | | E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.
Reply by ●October 29, 20132013-10-29
> > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this?> > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdfThis is just a pre-programmed micro-controller with interpreter.> > I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like:Perhaps for parts only.> > > But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an external microcontrollerSo, you are talking about addressable node (or endpoint), which is outside the IP framework itself. Can't think of how it can be done without additional processing layer; namely, a microcontroller.> This is 6USD with a board, but still needs an external controller (perhaps I need to accept that that's just how it is): > http://www.geeetech.com/arduino-enc28j60-ethernet-module-p-263.htmlA USD6 micro, for example: PIC32MX675F512 has ethernet phy. You just need the connector. Full IP stack is free from microchip.
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On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:41:49 PM UTC+1, Jan Panteltje wrote:> On a sunny day (Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:59:18 -0700 (PDT)) it happened Klaus > > Kragelund <klauskvik@hotmail.com> wrote in > > <f22fcb2d-ad99-4290-8841-6fc29d6a8444@googlegroups.com>: > > > > >Hi > > > > > >For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > > > > > >I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. > > > > Simpler than a Raspberry Pi is very difficult, counting price and time. > > I did this with an ebay ethernet module: > > http://panteltje.com/panteltje/pic/usa_pic/ > > I wrote both C code to interface to that chip, and PIC18 asm. > > But these days I would use the little Raspi Linux computer anytime, > > better, much more flexible (TCP UDP), and perhaps works out even cheaper. > > Just make a little 'shield' board for the Raspi with a relay on the GPIO pins. > > 2 relays, 10 relays... program in C.Looks nice. Ok, so if I do it the Rasperry way, what would be the easiest for someone who has only use Linux on a user level and never dug deep into the engine? I found the Webiopi nice: http://code.google.com/p/webiopi/ How do I get started, is it just some code in a nice GUI? ...and putting that code in whats simelar to "Startup" in windows, so when it boots it runs that code? Thanks Klaus
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On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 4:01:05 PM UTC+1, edward....@gmail.com wrote:> > > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? > > > > > > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf > > > > This is just a pre-programmed micro-controller with interpreter. > > > > > > I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like: > > > > Perhaps for parts only. > > > > > > > > > But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an external microcontroller > > > > So, you are talking about addressable node (or endpoint), which is outside the IP framework itself. Can't think of how it can be done without additional processing layer; namely, a microcontroller. > > > > > This is 6USD with a board, but still needs an external controller (perhaps I need to accept that that's just how it is): > > > http://www.geeetech.com/arduino-enc28j60-ethernet-module-p-263.html > > > > A USD6 micro, for example: PIC32MX675F512 has ethernet phy. You just need the connector. Full IP stack is free from microchip.The reason I am looking for a simple (single device) is that this home automation is just something I would like to do when the kids and wife are asleep, so I am aiming for something that does not involve a lot of hardware, but rarther works out of the box Cheers Klaus
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Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 15.24.26 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund:> On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:07:55 PM UTC+1, Lasse Langwadt Christensen wrote: > > > Den tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 14.59.18 UTC+1 skrev Klaus Kragelund: > > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > For a home automation project, I need to control some devices via an ethernet connection. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I could use a raspberry pi, but I am looking for something simpler. In some cases I just need to set or clear a relay. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Do anyone know of a very simple board with an ethernet Phy on (possibly with a logic output), that can be used for this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Perhaps something like a W5100 based board. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/W5100_Datasheet_v1_1_6.pdf > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Klaus > > > > > > > > > > > > this? http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html > > > > > Well, almost. Except it costs more than an entire Raspberry Pi board. >but it is simple ;)> > I was looking for something in the neighborhood of 5-10USD. Like: > > https://www.olimex.com/Products/Modules/Ethernet/ENC28J60-H/ > > But with an output that could be set without the need for the action of an > external microcontroller >several ENC28J60 boards on ebay for 3-4$, pair it with an avr and you can probably find some arduino code the will work with little modifications -Lasse
