ryarber Posted May 5, 2010 Posted May 5, 2010 Now that we have official release, how much longer before we can play with the ELK module? I can't wait. I've almost run out of things to do around the house and I'm chomping at the bit for this new toy.
brad77 Posted May 5, 2010 Posted May 5, 2010 I'll cast my vote for the Elk module as well. I've had a long time to think about all of the programs that I'll be writing to take advantage of this functionality...weather announcements, home/away lighting modes, camera management, etc. I can't wait to get started!
Michel Kohanim Posted May 6, 2010 Posted May 6, 2010 Hi Guys, Yes, we are actively working on it right now. Unfortunately I cannot give you a firm date. With kind regards, Michel
ryarber Posted May 7, 2010 Author Posted May 7, 2010 What if I said pretty please? J/K. You guys said before it might come as early as a week after official release. That about right? Congrats on getting official release out. You guys are awesome.
Michel Kohanim Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 Hello ryarber, I totally understand the urgency and we will do our best to get it out there as soon as possible. With kind regards, Michel
danswatman Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 I'm happy to pay for another module to make it happen, getting zone status will be sooooo very helpful.
ryarber Posted May 12, 2010 Author Posted May 12, 2010 Remember how you felt the few days before christmas with all the presents under the tree and your parents wouldn't let you open even one of them? My kids do me the same way now, and here I am doing it to Michel. At least we had a box to shake back then.
Michel Kohanim Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 Hi guys, I just wanted to say that a) I am not ignoring your posts and I am as eager as all of you to get this out as soon as possible. Fortunately for me, I do have the box to shake! Thanks so very much for your patience. With kind regards, Michel
bkpky Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 Almost 6 weeks since last post... can you give us an update? how it is going, the challenges, etc? I have put a lot of automation between my elk and isy in anticipation of this module. Can you at least keep us up to date more?
Michel Kohanim Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 Hello bkpky, Apologies for not keeping you all up to date. The main issue is lack of time for the one who's implementing it along with major changes to the whole code base which must be taken into account. Please note that we are still actively working on it and it is currently our top priority. With kind regards, Michel
bkpky Posted July 3, 2010 Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks Michael. I installed my ISY / ELK right around the last ISY firmware release and there was a post from you saying this module would be released shortly after. It has been several months. Are we talking weeks, months? I have put off any integration between the two for now. Why duplicate or go through the trouble if something better is around the corner...
Michel Kohanim Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Hello bkpky, I wished I could give you a firm date simply because I hate things hanging out there without any resolutions. Without going into a lot of detail, the major obstacle is time especially in the light of the sheer number of parts of the code that ELK module would touch (programs, subscriptions, network connectivity, node configuration, etc.). I totally understand your point. We have a checkpoint next Friday so, if you do not mind, please post back (if you do not hear from us before then). With kind regards, Michel
richardl007 Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 So it's Friday. Any news? I've been holding my breath...
Michel Kohanim Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 Hi richardl0007, Apologies for a tardy reply. We did have our checkpoint call today and it seems that we have major resource constraints. We will have another checkpoint call next Friday. With kind regards, Michel
simonw Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 Michel, Sorry to hear that there are "major resource constraints", I too would love to see this Elk module sooner rather than later. As soon as possible, in fact. I notice in the Purchase Modules menus there is some portal access software being sold ahead of its availability. Any way to open up a similar pre-pay scheme for the Elk module, and use that to justify getting hold of the missing resources? Cheers, Simon
Michel Kohanim Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Hi Simon, The Portal Integration module is actually working and it will be available with the release of 2.8.0. It points to Check-It.ca web portal and it's specifically designed to work with energy monitors. Portal integration was a trivial task since almost all the work was done at the portal side and not ISY. ELK, on the other hand, touches ALL parts of the code and that's why it requires such great care. We'll do our bestest (if such a word exists) of bests to get it done as soon as possible. With kind regards, Michel
Michel Kohanim Posted July 23, 2010 Posted July 23, 2010 Hi richardl0007, Unfortunately we are at least another month away. I am so very sorry. With kind regards, Michel
ryarber Posted July 24, 2010 Author Posted July 24, 2010 No need to apologize. These things take time. I think I speak for us all when I say we just appreciate you keeping us updated on the situation.
ryarber Posted July 24, 2010 Author Posted July 24, 2010 You're also giving me an opportunity to get many other things done that I'd otherwise be putting off.
bkpky Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Its been about 3 weeks since any update. Then we were about a month or so out. Any chance the module will be out this month?
Michel Kohanim Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Hello bkpky, I do apologize for not keeping you up to date. We are actively working on it. As you may already know, ELK has an extensive API set which we are working through. The other issue has been the fact that putting ELK code inside ISY makes ISY ELK specific and does not leave room for other security systems such as HAI/DSC and/or makes the code not maintainable (a lot of if/then for different security systems). In short, we are trying to make sure a) the solution works reliably and comprehensively it's not going to impact current ELK users who are satisfied with the current minimal solution and c) it allows us to add other security systems without impacting the existing users. Again, we are actively and diligently working on a solution. I just cannot give you an ETA. With kind regards, Michel
apostolakisl Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 Screw the other guys!! Just get the Elk working.
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