Keypad sequence speed?

[larryllix]

Has anybody ever used a KeyPad as a combination input

 

or

 

Does anybody know how fast the KeyPad can send a sequence of key presses to the ISY?

 

 

I am looking for a method of changing ISY house modes via program recognition of maybe a  two or three keypress length sequence.

 

Would the user have to press the sequence very slowly? Any other foreseen problems?

 

 

 

Thoughts?

[ravedog]

Look on wiki. Under KPL. There's a program combo lock.

 

 

http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:KeypadLinc_Combination_Lock

 

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[edokid]

Here you go!

 

http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:KeypadLinc_Combination_Lock

[larryllix]

Thanks guys! That is not exactly what I had in mind but interesting. There is no sequence required and the key sequence speed would not be quite as particular.

 

 I don't have a KeyPad unit to experiment with this as I have never really had an application for one before.

[edokid]

Yeah sorry after I sent that link I realized. I'm sure I saw somewhere though online someone using it as an actual combo lock, I think on Homeautomationguru.com I'll try to find.

[stusviews]

Using only the middle four buttons, I tried two sequences, (1) using a single finger on one hand to press quickly and (2) alternating two fingers, one on each hand. Each button controls a different scene and I practiced first to build up speed.

 

The first sequence worked every time. The second sequence sent only the first and third signals. Responding to a program would probably be slower.

[larryllix]

Using only the middle four buttons, I tried two sequences, (1) using a single finger on one hand to press quickly and (2) alternating two fingers, one on each hand. Each button controls a different scene and I practiced first to build up speed.

 

The first sequence worked every time. The second sequence sent only the first and third signals. Responding to a program would probably be slower.

Thanks.

This sounds very possible if a speed typist doesn't use it. Of course this would be dependant on the Insteon congestion at the time I would think.

 

I noticed in the video that the KeyPad lights stayed on indicating a record of each button pressed. I assume this is controllable so this wouldn't happen if desired? As a note: I have a few wireless keypads and the toggle, four unit, eight unit thing never made any sense. After trying different modes I could not detect any differences. Perhaps some study on that would push that into my brain more...assuming the units would similarly. (I know ISY can set the LEDs on and beeper on all it wants but there is none on the wireless ones)

[stusviews]

KPL buttons can be set to always lit or always unlit, but each press causes the LED to blink so it's easy for an observer to determine which button was pushed and in which sequence. The wireless keypad has no specific button light and thus is more secure.

 

Here's a couple of ways we use the wireless keypads:

 

4-button toggle, controls motorized vertical blinds

A-off: close verticals

A-on: open verticals

B-off: open to point x from closed

B-on: open to point x from open

C-off: open to point y from closed

C-on: open to point y from open

D-on or off: stop

 

8-button non toggle on

A-operates walkway gate

B-operates driveway gate

C-controls garage 1 door

D-controls garage 2 door

E-controls both garage doors concurrently

F-opens driveway gate and keeps it open (i.e., no auto close)

G & H-currently unused