Question 1

Does it work with Raspberry Pi 2 B?

Accepted Answer

Yespi@raspberrypi /dev/serial/by-id $ lsusb-0658_0200-if00pi@raspberrypi /dev/serial/by-id $ cat /proc/version Linux version 3.18.14-v7+ (dc4@dc4-XPS13-9333) (gcc version 4.8.3 20140303 (prerelease) (crosstool-NG linaro-1.13.1+bzr2650 - Linaro GCC 2014.03) ) #792 SMP PREEMPT Sat May 23 16:19:32 BST 2015pi@raspberrypi /dev/serial/by-id $ cat /proc/cpuinfo processor	: 0model name	: ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l)BogoMIPS	: 38.40Features	: half thumb fastmult vfp edsp neon vfpv3 tls vfpv4 idiva idivt vfpd32 lpae evtstrm CPU implementer	: 0x41CPU architecture: 7CPU variant	: 0x0CPU part	: 0xc07CPU revision	: 5processor	: 1model name	: ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l)BogoMIPS	: 38.40Features	: half thumb fastmult vfp edsp neon vfpv3 tls vfpv4 idiva idivt vfpd32 lpae evtstrm CPU implementer	: 0x41CPU architecture: 7CPU variant	: 0x0CPU part	: 0xc07CPU revision	: 5processor	: 2model name	: ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l)BogoMIPS	: 38.40Features	: half thumb fastmult vfp edsp neon vfpv3 tls vfpv4 idiva idivt vfpd32 lpae evtstrm CPU implementer	: 0x41CPU architecture: 7CPU variant	: 0x0CPU part	: 0xc07CPU revision	: 5processor	: 3model name	: ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l)BogoMIPS	: 38.40Features	: half thumb fastmult vfp edsp neon vfpv3 tls vfpv4 idiva idivt vfpd32 lpae evtstrm CPU implementer	: 0x41CPU architecture: 7CPU variant	: 0x0CPU part	: 0xc07CPU revision	: 5Hardware	: BCM2709Revision	: a21041Serial		: XXXXXXXXXXXXXpi@raspberrypi /dev/serial/by-id $

Question 2

Is this gen5 version compatible with z-wave devices in the usa ? i don't want to order something with the wrong frequencies.

Accepted Answer

Yes. U.S. Frequency.  Working with all my devices. Controlled by Open HAB.

Question 3

Can this be used instead of something like a smartthings hub if i just use z-wave devices?

Accepted Answer

For anything z-wave, you need a controller. Whether it's a smart things hub  or a PC using Openhab with a z-stick.  If you don't you can only use the blue light up button to physically turn the device on and off.

Question 4

Can i just plug it into my router?

Accepted Answer

No. The Z-stick needs a computer to pass program instructions to it via the USB port. There are Z-Wave hubs that can be plugged into your router, but hubs lack the flexibility to handle variables the way a computer can. The Z-stick allows your computer to run the network for you and you can really fine tune how everything behaves with a good computer program.With a hub:* turn the lights on at sunset* turn the lights off at 11pmWith a computer-controlled Z-stick:* Turn on the lights roughly 90 minutes before sunset on the east side of the house, ramping them up from 0% light to 100% light over 30 minutes so no one notices the lights coming on to fill in the growing shadows. Turn on the lights on the west side of the house roughly 30 minutes before sunset, ramping them up from 0% light to 100% light over ten minutes.* Around 10PM, slowly dim the lights to 50% to relax everyone because bedtime is coming. Turn off all lights in any unoccupied rooms. Bring lights up to 30% in the master bedroom. After 11PM, when there has been no one moving around in the house, dim the lights to 0% for the night. Dim the lights in the Master bedroom to 0% five minutes after motion in that room stops. Though, if any motion is detected by the motion sensors around the bedrooms between 1AM and 30 minutes before sunrise, bring up the hall lights to 5% to make it easier to find the bathroom.

Manufacturer	Aeon Labs LLC
Part Number	ZW090
Item Weight	0.64 ounces
Product Dimensions	1.1 x 0.4 x 3.5 inches
Item model number	ZW090
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	Small
Color	White
Power Source	Battery powered
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Usage	Indoor use only
Included Components	Z Stick Gen5
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Battery Cell Type	Lithium
Warranty Description	1 year warranty against manufacturer defects

Z-Stick Gen5

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