someguy Posted December 29, 2023 Posted December 29, 2023 I have no coding or experience with python. How feasible is it that someone like me could make their own nodeserver? Is there anywhere that you’d suggest I start? I see that there are “example “ nodeservers in the store.
Goose66 Posted December 29, 2023 Posted December 29, 2023 I would say not feasible. At minimum it requires knowledge of object-oriented scripting languages and a basic understanding of how to read and interface with an API. It’s not really structured for non-programmers. i would try the built-in programming paradigm with the Networking Module first. That requires knowledge of Internet protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT, etc. A more focused body of knowledge to sink your teeth into.
tazman Posted December 29, 2023 Posted December 29, 2023 It has not been possible for me and I have spent some time watching videos and messing about in Visual Studio.
paulbates Posted December 30, 2023 Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) It would help if you explained what you'd like to accomplish, it might be possible with built in ISY tools like network resources and ISY programs as @Goose66recommended Another possibility would be write a standalone python program that talks to the device and changes ISY state variables so ISY programs do as much as the lifting as possible.... a plugin is another plateau on top of that. Edited December 30, 2023 by paulbates
someguy Posted December 30, 2023 Author Posted December 30, 2023 well, I'd like to make have a nodeserver for my Eufy cameras and for my Tekmar heater controller. I was hoping it would be something a regular guy could try to figure out. yes, i could look into network programming as suggested. i have set up some "Network Resources" in the past for my Denon Receiver, my TiVo and my old Sony DVD player. How could I sniff out commands and details for my eufy? I'm looking mostly for trying to detect when the Eufy camera Triggers and also when my Tekmar turns on the heating circuit but I'd like other data and control if possible.
paulbates Posted December 30, 2023 Posted December 30, 2023 I did a search of "eufy camera api" and got a number of related results. It looks like it's been done for home bridge and home assistant, so plausible it could be done for eisy. There's some leg work and testing ahead.
glacier991 Posted January 9 Posted January 9 (edited) Some years back I built a node server on a Raspberry pi. I do not speak python. Google it and you find enough info to do what I did. As I remember my bigger learning curve was in getting acquainted with the Raspberry pi. Edited January 9 by glacier991
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