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Coding and Debugging Z-Wave Firmware This is an abbreviated version of the full blog on the Z-Wave Alliance website. Each of the silicon vendors, Silicon Labs and Trident IoT, have their own coding and debugging tools and methods. Each vendor Continue reading
This is an abbreviated version of Part 3, the full article is on the Z-Wave Alliance Web site. Which Z-Wave Command Classes to Use for Your Z-Wave IoT Device and Why Command Classes are the key to Z-Wave’s application-level interoperability. All protocols Continue reading
This is an abbreviated version of Part 2, the full article is on the Z-Wave Alliance Web site. Introduction How do you get started in developing a wireless IoT product using Z-Wave? Assuming you’ve chosen a silicon vendor from Part Continue reading
The Z-Wave Alliance is sponsoring a ten-part blog series on developing Z-Wave products, guiding engineers from concept to mass production. It covers essential topics like firmware customization, hardware design, and optimizing battery life, while noting the evolving nature of Z-Wave specifications and providing avenues for reader interaction and feedback. Continue reading
Z-Wave UnplugFest 2025 will be held at the Lake Elsinore Skydive center in California October 28, 2025. Here are a few things you need to know before heading out to test your Z-Wave device and your BRAVERY! Before You Head Continue reading
How to update your project to the new format of PRINTFs. Continue reading
Quick note on how to free up some FLASH while debugging. Continue reading
First Pass is Rarely Perfect Geographic Location Command Class was introduced around 2014 but it appears no one ever implemented it. How do I know no one implemented it you ask? Because version 1 is not particularly useful. I asked Continue reading
The Z-Wave Summit UnPlugFest took place last week in Austin TX. If you missed it, here is a quick Recap. I organized the UnPlugFest on Tuesday which included an RF Range test down the Colorado River right in downtown Continue reading
You ve finished designing a new PCB for your Z-Wave product and are now ready to start testing with your own custom firmware. Well, the first thing you need are bootloaders. The bootloader is a standalone application that handles upgrading the Continue reading