More than 9 codes, but only 1 helper per code

[bcjmk]

I think we could reduce the number of helpers if we used attributes instead of individual helpers. Would it make sense to have a helper format like:

input_text:
  lock_data:
    name: text
    pin: [4-10] digit numeric
    enabled: false
    notify: false
  initial: '{"lock_slot": []}'

• input_text.lock_data: Is the entity ID used to access the data
• initial: '{"lock_slot": []}'): Initializes the helper with lock_slot as a key for access
• May want to create other helpers such as:
  • input_number:lock_slot_max: input_number limiting the number of slots for an individual lock
  • input_text:name_entered: input text limiting the number and type of input using regex validation
  • input_number:pin_helper: ensures the PIN is 4-9 (or what ever length is supported) digits

Thoughts? I'll try to spend some time manipulating the objects but not doing the zwave updates (yet). Been a while since I've done any coding. Gotta figure out some of this process first.