DZ + Android: Early Access: Overseer

HCC Overseer is available for test drive upon request.

UPDATE: Not anymore.

DZ + Android: Working Installation in 267 grams

One TMP36 and two LM34 sensors, Futaba S3003 "standard" servo, LEDs instead of HVAC relays. On the phone, the HCC Remote app is running, with raw value from TMP36 currently displayed.

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DZ + Android + Arduino

DZ core has been ported to work on Android OS using ADK devices as actuators.

Supported Android hardware:

• Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) running ICS 4.0.4 (verified);
• Nexus S running ICS 4.0.4 (verified);
• Any phone or tablet running Android 2.3.3 or higher that supports ADK.

Supported ADK hardware:

• Arduino Mega ADK (verified);
• Arduino boards with USB Host Shield capable of running ADK firmware.

What's in it for me?

• No more messy software installation - DZ will install from Android Market.
• No more messy hardware installation - all necessary peripherals are reduced to the Arduino board with the connector shield on it.
• No more messy configuration.
• There's a good chance that soon you will be able to - gasp - just buy it, nail it to the wall and it will "just work".

What's in it for me if I don't have or don't want a tablet/phone?

Arduino can still be used as a single peripheral device for all DZ needs.

Can I get it now?

Yes and no.

• Arduino firmware is available from the source repository.
• Android application will be soon published to Android Market.

Stay tuned.

When I can get it, what do I get?

In default configuration,

• 6 analog temperature sensors
• 6 servos
• 2 4-way HVAC control blocks

Currently, 1-Wire and XBee drivers for DZ are in development. After they're done,

• As many sensors as 1-Wire bus supports;
• As many sensors as XBee network supports;
• Up to 48 servos;
• As many HVAC control blocks as XBee network supports.

Is it compatible with current DZ installation?

Yes, all aspects. The same Android application will be used to control all flavors of DZ.

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