Using IP interface device

In my previous blog post I have covered some basic information about the KNXnet/IP interface device. I have explained that there are two different communication interfaces that can be used:  KNXnet/IP Tunnelling interface and KNXnet/IP Routing interface. I have also covered types of messages used for each of the two interfaces.

In this blog post I will explain how you can use the IP interface device to communicate with the KNX network. I will cover tools which are most commonly used in the KNX world.  Continue reading “Using IP interface device”

My book notes – How to Win Friends and Influence People

excellentBook notes represent personal notes on the books that I have read and which I consider are worth mentioning.

The main purpose is to have a reminder of the topics which are covered in the book. Let’s face it, after reading a book, I remember only the things that spark my attention the most. Everything else gets lost over time. Creating notes is a way to :

  • organize my thoughts,
  • have more things that stick permanently in my mind,
  • have a place where I can reconnect with the things that I have read.

Continue reading “My book notes – How to Win Friends and Influence People”

KNXnet/IP interface device

In my previous blog post I have written about USB interface devices. What they are, what are they used for and how to use the USB interface device to establish connection with the KNX network. In this blog post I will cover basics of the KNXnet/IP interface device (or IP interface device).

Like explained in my previous post, there are three types of KNX devices:

  • Sensors
  • Actuators
  • Communication devices

Continue reading “KNXnet/IP interface device”

My book notes – The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime

excellentBook notes represent personal notes on the books that I have read and which I consider are worth mentioning.

The main purpose is to have a reminder of the topics which are covered in the book. Let’s face it, after reading a book, I remember only the things that spark my attention the most. Everything else gets lost over time. Creating notes is a way to :

  • organize my thoughts,
  • have more things that stick permanently in my mind,
  • have a place where I can reconnect with the things that I have read.

Continue reading “My book notes – The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime”

KNX USB interface not working

My first contact with the KNX world was through the training course I attended. The company I’m working for got a new client and the client was into building KNX based software.

Since I had no idea what is KNX, I did the only thing I knew. I started reading documents from the KNX organization. Soon there was a KNX training course organized in a city nearby and I enrolled.

KNX training was pretty cool, I learned some basic stuff there. Among other things, I learned that there is a KNX device called USB interface device.  Main purpose of the USB interface device is to enable any computer to communicate with the KNX network. Continue reading “KNX USB interface not working”

My book notes – The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

very_goodBook notes represent personal notes on the books that I have read and which I consider are worth mentioning.

The main purpose is to have a reminder of the topics which are covered in the book. Let’s face it, after reading a book, I remember only the things that spark my attention the most. Everything else gets lost over time. Creating notes is a way to :

  • organize my thoughts,
  • have more things that stick permanently in my mind,
  • have a place where I can reconnect with the things that I have read.

Continue reading “My book notes – The Millionaire Real Estate Investor”

Physical address vs Group address

There are two types of addresses in the KNX specification:

  • Physical addresses (also known as Individual addresses)
  • Group addresses.

The meaning and the usage of these two types of addresses is very different and it is very important to understand the difference between the two. Also it is important to understand when a certain address type should be used. Continue reading “Physical address vs Group address”

My book notes – Soft Skills: The software developer’s life manual

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Book notes represent personal notes on the books that I have read and which I consider are worth mentioning.

The main purpose is to have a reminder of the topics which are covered in the book. Let’s face it, after reading a book, I remember only the things that spark my attention the most. Everything else gets lost over time. Creating notes is a way to :

  • organize my thoughts,
  • have more things that stick permanently in my mind,
  • have a place where I can reconnect with the things that I have read.

Continue reading “My book notes – Soft Skills: The software developer’s life manual”

Why use KNX

In my previous post I have covered some of the basic topics regarding the KNX:

  • What is the KNX?
  • What are the areas of the home and building control which are covered by KNX?
  • How does the KNX installation work?

But there is one more very basic, yet very important question which needs to be answered.

Why would someone use KNX in his house or building environment?

What are the positives, the incentives?

What are the negatives, the drawbacks?

What are the obstacles preventing someone to implement KNX installation and start using it? Continue reading “Why use KNX”