Homegenie Smart Control with 7" Touchscreen

[dsa4055]

Hello Gene

I would to make Homegenie work with my 7" Touchscreen (Resolution 1024x600).
I have buy this: https://www.adafruit.com/products/2396

I want make a Box for the wall like a normal Homeautomation, so the user can directly make the lights and the Alarm on and off.

The Mirage box is cool but i want it Bigger..can someone help me to realize this?
I have Testet the Homegenie Smart Control but it dosent work.

Cheers
David

[RoChess]

I assume you had no problem getting the HDMI part to work, but did you calibrate the AR1100 touchscreen controller yet?

Manual @ http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41605A.pdf

On another note; if you enjoy "big" home automation control -- then I guess too late for you now -- but these are awesome:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHYKVPQ (21.5" @ 1080p)

Newegg had them on sale last month for $159, and so far I find them perfect for HomeAutomation/Security/etc. control. Build in speakers + webcam allows for lot of extra options. Running mine with ImperiHome right now, which is able to use the webcam to detect motion and turn the display automatic on approach.

They don't have a VESA option for eays mounting on the wall, but with a little DIY that should not pose a problem. For the moment I'm still using them on tables/desks, and they also come in handy for Skype webcam calls, and more.

For HomeGenie you can just run the webinterface inside Chrome, or use the dedicated Android app.

[dani]

And some Android tablets with Wifi under Android cost only around 50$. Easy to fix on the wall, only bring it a permanent supply.
Cheers
Dani

[enterprised]

I'm using a 10" Android tablet as my main touch control panel using HG web interface with Chrome.
Perfect and cheap solution.

[bkenobi]

I'm planning on a small tablet at some point.  Touch screens are so cheap these days, but tablets are pretty much the same price point and require no framing/other hardware to work.  The only requirement, which is the same for the touch screen, is a power source.

[dsa4055]

@RoChess
Yes i have calibrate the AR1100 touchscreen controller and is work .

@All
I dont want to buy a Android or a other Tablet! and i dont want to use Web!
I just want to use my Touchscreen with my Raspberry Pi and the posibility to use my Raspberry directly with the Touchscreen.
But i Need the Homegenie Smart Control in 1024x600.


Thx

[bkenobi]

If you can install the RPi + touchscreen at a good location, that would certainly be easier and more direct.  I don't want to install my HA system anywhere near where I might want a touchscreen controller, hence tablet.

Post pictures when you finish!   

[dsa4055]

Nobody can help me?
How i can make a Interface for my Touchscreen on the RPI where im use ?
My HG works on the RPI with Zwave and now with the Touckscreen.
I dont want to use the Desktop with Webbrowser i want to have a Interface when i start my RPI.

I dont wont to wait 30s or 60s to load all data in my Webbrowser..i want to work directly on my HG RPI.

Thx for Help

[boblablah]

Have you not seen the Mirage software?

http://www.homegenie.it/docs/diy/mirage.php

It allows you to use an executeable to directly connect and interface to your HG install.