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Could someone explain to me the dev of the ClientSuite (binder?)

Also, and explaination of why this can't forward data to the portal like the wifi module?

I'll probably end up just trying the wifi module but I run a MiniITX computer on 100% of the time via ethernet. I would be interested in a reliable connection via ethernet (not wifi).

It seems the Client can communicate both ways via the COM port....why couldn't I (or we) dev something to do the same via ethernet to make use of portal?

Sorry just looking for answers or explainations of what the limitations are for COM communication versus wifi and the portal (web control)

dmolton is the dev of the Client Suite
The reason it can't is because it is outdated.
He's been working on new release. Should be out soon.
Anyone can create an app to send data to the portal
Would you like to try?
The serial and wifi are the same thing. They use the same framework.
So, to get data from the controller, the wifi sends "GET / " through the serial port. If you want your app to get data, just send the same thing over serial
You can even test it with the Serial Monitor on Arduino.
Tools->Serial Monitor
Open Serial Monitor and make sure you have baud rate 57600 and both CR & NL selected.
The type "GET / " and hit enter. Pay attention that it needs that extra space at the end.
That's exactly what the Client does.
You will get the XML data with all the parameters from the controller. You can parse this XML data and do whatever you wish with it

Oops...dmolton! HAHA thanks!

Wow that's a lot of great info! I really appreciate it seriously!

DrewPalmer04 wrote:Oops...dmolton! HAHA thanks!

Wow that's a lot of great info! I really appreciate it seriously!

Yeah, it's a common mistake. Hopefully he will be releasing a new update soon....he's been working on it.

Oh I hope

Just talked with dmolton....he's got a release completed. He is working on the installer now so it will work properly and hopefully eliminate all the previous problems.

SWEET!

+1 you guys all rock

Any client suite preview? lol.

I don't want to waste a bunch of time parsing XML if the new release is awesome.

Here's the latest screenshot. The application is almost ready to push out. I'm working on repackaging the installer to hopefully avoid some of the install issues people were having the previous versions...

It's beautiful. I'll be happy to test. Just let me know. Does it now push all data like the wifi? Actinic % daylight %? ATO staus etc? Relay control via the web portal?