Hello.
Most posts are aimed at asking question but this post is aimed at contributing some successful R&D and helping users to integrate Arduino with Blue Iris outputs.
Blue Iris is a Video Management Software.
The post also describes the connection and integration of an Arduino UNO R3 to Blue Iris ver 4.0.9.xx which will enable the DIO output control found in the latest Blue Iris mobile application to control or operate mechanical output relays.
Additionally it will cover how to set per camera digital output bit's also enabling the control of mechanical relays from alert events on cameras, whether triggered through motion or manually on the camera video/dialog screen.
The post includes the working and tested Arduino sketches as well as project simulation sketches that can be used in virtual bread board for Arduino (VBB4 Arduino), available as attachments further below.
The code was also tested on a fail safe basis, in other words if you have a power failure or you connect your Arduino you do not want things switching on and off.
This post will be followed by more posts covering the DIO input aspects to activate cameras using PIR/Sensor/etc. from the Arduino itself and culminate in further posts outlining the IoT development where wireless ESP and Xbee distributed IO will be possible.
The use of Arduino, a simple conversion circuit and a standard off the shelf opto isolated relay board works out at around 1/3 the price of a Open Sealevel SeaDAC device and can provide more flexibility and function, I am sure that the SeaDAC devices add a lot of convenience and simplicity but were a little pricey for my pocket.
A lot of work went into developing the material covered in this post possibly saving you money in having to buy more shrink wrapped solutions and any donations would be welcome to assist me in further R&D.
The Architectural and design Diagram.
Arduino & Blue Iris Integration
Please note the "GCE Electronics" Protocol under "Serial Port" for "Digital I/O" was used within "Blue Iris Options" for the development below.
I found this Arduino platform a little restrictive in terms of allowing code attachments, videos and links that richly articulate the work done and such so I have posted the link to the forum that does have the full article, code and videos etc.
The URL is: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/4201-Arduino-amp-Blue-Iris-Integration
Or if you have difficulty click on this LINK.