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# Raspberry Pi RC Switch Binding v1

This binding enables the management of remote controlled (RC) switches via a 433-MHz transmitter connected to a Raspberry Pi. It can be used with a 433-MHz transmitter connected to a Raspberry Pi as described in this assembly instruction (opens new window).

transmitter (left) and receiver (right)

# Binding Configuration

This binding can be configured in the file services/rpircswitch.cfg.

Property Default Required Description
gpioPin Yes GPIO port from which the RC transmitter receives its data

# Item Configuration

This binding only supports Switch items, which can be configured with the following syntax:

Switch YourItemName { rpircswitch="<groupAddress>:<deviceAddress>" }

where:

  • <groupAddress> is the ID of the switch group
  • <deviceAddress> is the ID of the switch within the group

Group and device address can usually be configured in the RC switch device by adjusting DIP switches.

# Example

items/rpircswitchdemo.items

Switch	SleepingRoom	{ rpircswitch="11111:4" }
Switch	LivingRoom		{ rpircswitch="11111:1" }

sitemaps/rpircswitch.sitemap.fragment

Switch item=SleepingRoom label="Sleeping Room"
Switch item=LivingRoom label="Living Room"
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