ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter

Post by **Snelvuur** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:20 pm

http://www.controlthink.com/accessories/zwusb100.htm

Product Description

Similar to how a WiFi USB adapter connects your computer to the Internet wirelessly, the ControlThink Z-Wave USB Adapter connects your computer to Z-Wave enabled devices wirelessly.

Sporting a slim design and 4x (40kbps) Z-Wave support, this Z-Wave USB adapter is the easy choice.

The Z-Wave firmware in this product can be upgraded automatically through ThinkEssentials (v2.1+) or manually with the downloadable firmware update utility (below).

Technical Specs
Wireless Technology:
Z-Wave
Speed:
4x (40kbps)
Backwards compatible with 1x (9.6kbps) devices
Supported Platforms:
Windows XP/Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Software:
None (used with compatible software)
Frequency:
908.42 MHz (US)
Model Number:
ZWUSB100-US
Part Number:
CTZUS-1US
Physical Size:
3.5 in. x 0.9375 in. x 0.4375 in. (W x H x D)

System Requirements

Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
One free USB port (extension cable recommended for small port enclosures and use with desktop PCs)
ThinkEssentials, Z-Wave PC SDK, or other compatible software

// Erik (binkey.nl)

Post by **Vullisbak** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:36 am

Anyone tried this interface? Any pros or show-stopping cons?
I'm about to purchase an interface device and since it comes with a free SDK ControlThink looks appealing to me.

Post by **Alexander** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:09 am

Don't forget this one is on the US band. They have also the EU version.

Post by **Bwired** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:48 am

Same for me, like the idea of a SDK (depends how it's handled)
Lets see if there is a review on the web.

Post by **Vullisbak** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:27 pm

Cannot find a detailed review, only ooh-and-aahs on how excellent this product is.
Decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and ordered a stick, SDK and control software from the ASI store.
Currently awaiting to be contacted about the international shipping fee.

Post by **Bwired** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:45 pm

OK, gives us a nice review in due time

Post by **r_255** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:04 am

tutorials for the sdk:
http://zwaveworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=293

and it should be simular to this one
Wayne Dalton WDUSB-10 (in hardware)

Post by **Bwired** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:00 am

http://zwaveworld.com/forum/index.php?showforum=12

and a DOT.NET Code example:

Code: Select all

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using ControlThink.ZWave;

namespace ZWW_Tutorial
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        ControlThink.ZWave.ZWaveController ZC = new ControlThink.ZWave.ZWaveController();

        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
           ZC.Connect();
           label2.Text = ZC.HomeID.ToString();
        }

    }
}

Post by **Vullisbak** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:14 am

The library is reasonably well documented.
It shouldn't be to difficult to write custom Home Automation software and tasks.

Post by **Bwired** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:25 am

Can somebody post the manual, need to register to download that

lets see how detailed the Controlthink SDK is

Post by **EzHome** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:30 am

Ive contacted Leviton about the ControlThink Z-Wave USB adapter for reselling it in the Netherlands, this is no problem.
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.

There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave

Post by **William.abbo** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:33 pm

I'm interrested, let me know some more details about price, deliverytime etc. as soon as you know. The EU version of course.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ezHome
 Ive contacted Leviton about the ControlThink Z-Wave USB adapter for reselling it in the Netherlands, this is no problem.
Just let me know if you are interested in this device so I can estimate order and shipping costs. I think pricing will be about 40 / 50.

There are some pretty cool aps made with the SDK, one of my personal favourites is the Z-Wave Commander made by Melloware
http://melloware.com/products/zwave
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Post by **Vullisbak** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:31 pm

Maybe you could consider distributing the US frequency stick as well?
I have no idea about the legal issues involved, but if you could also sell US sensors like the HomeSeer HSM100, you could open a substantially cheaper market for Z-wave devices.

I ordered a EU stick via the ControlThink store (ASIHome) last night, so unfortunately your offer came too late. But if you decide to sell battery powered US freq devices I'll immediately opt in.

Edit: never mind the HSM100, I just noticed there is a EU version available, only $10 more expensive (negligible). Perhaps once the US z-wave market grows, prices will go down, as happened for X-10.

Post by **EzHome** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:06 pm

More and more products in EU-version are comming, I think it's not the best choise to choose the US-version.

For those who want can always order in the US ofcourse, but I think it's not the best option.

Post by **Vullisbak** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:16 am

I have no experience with z-wave yet, so I might be talking b-sh*t here.
But what about using both EU and US frequencies in order to cut down traffic on a single frequency. Of course only relevant when having loads of z-wave devices.