Delving into the realm of home automation with Arduino and Raspberry Pi

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Not sure whether this part of the forum gets used a lot but I thought I'd post anyway.

After doing a lot of testing and design work, I've started to begin my install. At the moment I only have the pool control cabled in (operated lights, fountains and spa) but that's shown in the pics yet.

I will be mounting another two 8 channel relays adjacent to the current ones and a POE injector on the bottom left (under the phone line panel - which I'm planning to move anyway).

I was originally using the webserver library on the EtherTens however I'm now running the main web server off a Raspberry Pi (serving up an LCARS interface) to control everything. I will also be replacing some light switches throughout the house.

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This looks awesome, I look forward to reading more posts! One day I'll do something like this!! Although I'd recommend changing the title to something more explanatory, perhaps a bit more clickbait too :wink:

"House/pool automation project (Pi server)" has a nice ring? lol

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Kounipo:
This looks awesome, I look forward to reading more posts! One day I'll do something like this!! Although I'd recommend changing the title to something more explanatory, perhaps a bit more clickbait too :wink:

"House/pool automation project (Pi server)" has a nice ring? lol

Thanks and good point. I wasn't being very creative with the name of the topic...I'll try again LOL

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Heh, that's better! Any more pictures of what works currently?

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I haven't had much time to work on this but I have installed the switch (below) on to a HPM wall plate and replaced the hallway light. I'll try to get another pic soon...including some of the additional wiring.

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That looks cool, what kind of switch is that? Will it fade the lights in or turn them straight on?

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Kounipo:
That looks cool, what kind of switch is that? Will it fade the lights in or turn them straight on?

It's just a simple tactile switch - only on or off.

Link to switch

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A few more pics of the four button switch replacement I just finished and tested.

I've also installed the adjacent column of relays and wired them to the shields. Just have to connect power to test. I definitely plan to run the power to the relay boards much better than how it is at the moment...this is just an interim solution.

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:o
Those LED rings look so nice! How much do they stick out from the panel?
By the way, those relays that you're using have this awful habit of breaking after a bit of use. So if you press a button and something doesn't turn on, that should be the first place to check!

Also, when all the wiring is complete, you've gotta do some of that OTT cable management you see in server rooms.

1520×2688 1.43 MB

What sort of lights are you going to be powering by the way?

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Haha yeah, I am a bit OCD when it comes to cabling although you wouldn't think it at the moment. Haven't had a great deal of time to work on things.

I did remake my switch this morning after having numerous interference issues so I'm now using the same switch but integrated it with a NodeMCU ESP8266 for wireless control using MQTT.

Now I just have to work out how I can do the same using four switches with limited real estate.

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And here's the three switch version.

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Have you done with this project? Can you post few more pics?

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I discovered your thread this morning (via Pinterest!) and am excited to see you doing what I am just beginning to design in my head. I would love to read (or hear) more about your adventures in home/pool automation. The wiring closet and light switch pics are fantastic. Did you do this during construction or remodeling? Or did your adventures draw you into the realm of cabling? Looking forward to reading your next post!

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This is awesome, someday maybe I'll be able to do something like this!!