Hey everyone, I’m one of those lucky folks who got a NinjaSphere before they closed their doors. It’s been sitting idle for a while, but now I’m looking to put it to good use by trying out openHAB. Since it already has Ubuntu installed, I’m hopeful it can handle openHAB smoothly. Here’s what I’m thinking and wondering about this setup:
Performance: I’m curious about how well openHAB will run on the NinjaSphere. I know it has decent hardware, but I’m not sure if it can keep up with all the smart home tasks I have in mind. Has anyone else tried this and noticed any performance issues?
LED Status Display: One of the cool features of the NinjaSphere is its built-in LEDs. I’d love to use them to display some status info, like whether the system is online or if there are any active alerts. Does anyone know if this is possible with openHAB? It would be a nice visual cue without needing additional hardware.
Motion Detection: The NinjaSphere has integrated motion detection, which I think could be really useful for home security or automation. I’d like to use this feature with openHAB, but I’m not sure how to set it up. Any tips or experiences to share would be awesome!
Zigbee and Bluetooth Support: I’m also interested in using the built-in Zigbee and Bluetooth capabilities. I have a bunch of Zigbee devices and some Bluetooth-enabled gadgets. I wonder if they can all work seamlessly with openHAB on the NinjaSphere or if there are any compatibility issues to watch out for.
433MHz Tellstick Dongle: Lastly, I have a 433MHz Tellstick dongle that I’d like to use for controlling some older devices. I’m not sure if this will work with the NinjaSphere’s setup. Has anyone tried something similar?
I’m really excited to dive into this project, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with the NinjaSphere and openHAB. Is it worth sticking with the NinjaSphere, or should I consider upgrading to a Raspberry Pi 3 for better performance? Any advice or anecdotes would be super helpful!
Looking forward to your thoughts and experiences!
Best regards,
Frederic