I’ve just updated the Pixelblaze driver for Hubitat to version 2.0! It’s available from my repository (at the top of the thread) or via the Hubitat Package Manager.
This version features many performance and reliability improvements, plus:
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Support for color and speed controls in patterns. - if a pattern includes a color slider,
the driver will detect it and will allow you to the Hub’s normal color bulb controls. Similarly if the pattern includes a “Speed” slider, the driver will allow you to control the pattern’s speed via the “SetEffectSpeed” command. -
Greatly Improved Multisegment support – You no longer need to modify the pattern code to make your segment settings persistent. Segment settings are now saved on the hub, and are loaded automatically. You can adjust the number and size of segments (up to 12) from the driver. Also, there are more cool effects - 18 in all. See the multisegment setup guide for details.
… gets on home automation soapbox …
I’d love to see more people try this. It’s so worthwhile. I look at home automation the way I look at a theatrical production. It’s set and lighting design, music and sound effects. Done creatively, it’s art that doesn’t draw focus. It’s job is to set the scene and enhance the action.
I’ve had several Pixelblazes as part of my household setup for a while now. Here are a few of the things I’ve done:
( living room lighting presets)
(holiday lights, and the “normal” house lighting)
