DomotclIntroductionDomotcl (pronounced "domoticle") is an open source home automation system for the more advanced user. Many home automation systems have been dumbed down to appeal to the masses. As a result the possibilities of those systems have been limited to keep things simple. Domotcl doesn't make such compromises. Functionality never takes a back seat to simplicity.Due to this philosophy the learning curve for Domotcl may be a bit steep, but the rewards are significant. Anything in your home that has an external interface can be controlled by Domotcl. Domotcl uses a system of plug-ins (known as drivers) to interface with the different types of equipment. A large number of drivers is included in the base installation of Domotcl. If a driver is not yet available for some of your equipment, you can make it yourself in the easy to learn Tcl scripting language. RequirementsThe Domotcl core needs to reliably run 24x7, even when nobody is around. So it needs a solid OS that can run on a variety, preferably low-power devices. The obvious choice was therefor to use linux to run the core. Any of the devices listed below will be a good fit:
Getting startedTo start using domotcl, follow the instructions on the Operation page.SupportThe project is maintained in fossil. |