Modules
Modules are instances of drivers
Modules are instances of drivers. Each module represents either:
A specific physical device controlled by PlaceOS,
A specific digital platform, or
Logic that controls how a specific set of hardware and software should interact
Purpose
All modules have two broad functions on the system they control:
State: status information about the integration or higher level logic they control. Some examples of this kind of data could be:
Power status
Upcoming booking info
Current user
Behavior: actions which the device, service, or logic can do. Some examples of these actions could be:
Power on/off
Create/edit booking
Post a chat message
Starting and Stopping Modules
Each module can be individually started or stopped at any time. When started, the driver connects to the physical or digital integration and keeps track of its status. When stopped, the driver disconnects from its integration and will not send or receive any data or commands. For logic modules, this enables / disables its functionality.
Modules and Systems
Modules must be a part of at least one system, but can be part of more than one system. Each system can use the same module instance everywhere it's required. Examples of modules used this way could be:
A lighting gateway
Centrally installed audio-visual equipment
A common service such as a chatbot integration
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