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Title: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: fearingsept on December 22, 2008, 06:31:21 PM
I know there was a new driver released. I just need to know if there is support for the ZCU101. I am getting ready to order my zwave components and just want to make sure I get supported hardware.
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: tschak909 on December 22, 2008, 08:57:47 PM
There is, but do yourself a favour:

Go here: http://shop.micasaverde.com/

select Misc

and get the MCV USB stick, OR

Get a Tricklestar USB stick.

Stay away from ACT hardware at all costs.

-Thom
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: fearingsept on December 22, 2008, 10:24:34 PM
is there a reason why I should stay away from ACT hardware.. is it just crappy?
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: tschak909 on December 22, 2008, 10:26:54 PM
it is _INSANELY_ shitty. Badly engineered, all of the above.

-Thom
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: hari on December 23, 2008, 12:48:42 AM
is there? nobody cares to read the wiki, I invest much time updating z-wave bits there :-))

br, Hari
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: fearingsept on December 23, 2008, 02:53:50 AM
Actually.. I did read the wiki... sadly.... it was after I asked the question but before I got any answers. The only thing I saw on the hardware I happened to look at was "working" except the USB version. I didn't know if the wiki was up to date because of the release of the new driver. The wiki  had no real information that told me about the quality. And as a person who often gets really really excited and makes rash decisions... I ordered right before I posted. So I am calling tomorrow to cancel and see if I can refund and change my order.
It is my fault for not asking first.
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: fearingsept on December 31, 2008, 04:16:51 PM
So which is best?

Model #: ML LD300 Monster Light Dimmer Module

Model #: HA03C Intermatic Z-Wave Plug-in Lamp Module

Model #: INTHA03C Intermatic Homeset. Z-Wave Plug-In Lamp Module
Title: Re: Is there support for the Zwave ZCU101?
Post by: tschak909 on December 31, 2008, 04:19:31 PM
The last two are basically the same. Intermatic is the budget line, and does very well honestly. If you're starting out, these devices are okay.

Monster devices are built a little bit better, but there is definitely a large mark-up.

For high end devices, I tend to like the Vizia stuff.

-Thom