Miniserver Go..... Anyone?

[Alan]

Hi 

In an effort to get some automation started in my house project I was wondering if anyone is using the 'Go' version of the mini server? Initially i've dismissed it, and thought I would go for the whole 'cabinet' thing,  but after costing up the mini server and the enclosures for it etc etc...it mounts up before you even start to add extensions, power supplies and cabling.

I'm not in my forever house (5 year plan maybe), and as I've mentioned in some other threads here the main features i'd look for would be lighting via DMX perhaps with associated faceplates to control various zones, a few inputs via one wire. So perhaps the Miniserver Go would be a good option? I just wondered if anyone else is using it as i've not heard many comments about it. 

Thanks

Alan

[Kevp]

I have used one, it works fine for a Loxone wireless system and as you say does not need a panel.

If I was doing any sort of wired system then I would go for the normal mini server and make use of the Inputs and outputs.

It really depends on your project, are you rewiring the house?

[Alan]

I had intended to re-wire originally, but have since had a change of heart (and increased renovation costs!), I'd only be re-wiring where absolutely necessary and using it for lighting scenes in the main living area and kitchen area unfortunately, perhaps some sensors and zoned lighting switch face plates in those areas. 

Would like to do a full install at some point, perhaps in another house. I thought at least the 'go' is discreet and with the loxone link i could connect it easily to DMX extension etc. and could install it in a cupboard somewhere. 

Alan

[Kevp]

If you do a little rewire then have you thought about using the tree extension instead of DMX? 

You can now get tree RGBW dimmers, might be more cost effective depending on how many zones you want, and then you can also use the loxone tree switches.

There are quite a few ways of achieving what you want.

Where are you based?

[Alan]

No i wasn't aware of RGBW tree dimmer...until now ;) I really like the idea of the 'tree' offerings that loxone have. 

I suppose I was considering DMX because its such a well known standard with lot of cheap control boards and control faceplates to try and keep the budget down a little. I'm based in South Wale, have been mulling over loxone for quite some time but for one reason or the other haven't implemented it yet. I'm currently renovating my house so its time to make some decisions and this particular project would be for some scene lighting for a 'TV wall' i'm constructing with several alcoves etc. Hoping to keep things neat and tidy and hide away as much of the boxes and home audio stuff as i possibly can. So its the perfect time to start putting in wires for everything. The plan had been to wire for DMX control of several zones in the wall and terminate this at a wall faceplate for the zone/colour change and dimming options, running additional cabling for DMX back to a likely host space for the Loxone should i go for it. 

Alan 

[Kevp]

Are you wanting any other lights controlled such as down lights?

[Alan]

Perhaps some downlights in the kitchen area/dining area, again probably using various zones to give some atmosphere for dining/cooking/general etc, but keeping it pretty simply in the living room. 

[Kevp]

If I was doing it then I would go for the Loxone spot lights too,

So based on the assumption that it is just for lighting then you could go with,

• A small panel containing a miniserver go + Tree Extension + Tree dimmers + power supplies, that will do the loxone switches and led lighting + any motion sensors.

If it was mine then,

• A small panel with a normal miniserver + tree extension + tree dimmers + power supplies, it will do the same as above but you could then use the 8 outputs on the miniserver for blinds etc.

[Alan]

Think i'll take a look into the 'Tree' options a bit further, it seems quite useful. 

Thanks