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LED lights at home
Hi, There has been a lot of news about using LEDs to replace the traditional bulbs. I see that they use a lot less power, are very economical and also give a very good aesthetic look. I was wondering...
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How Integrate PC 20 feet from TV?
Want to put a media center in the family room, and a keyboard and PC monitor about 15-20 feet away. Is there technology that can enable me to put the computer at either location and have the display...
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Mac Mini for home control.
Hi, Is anyone out there taking advantage of the new Macs with intel processors to run home control and monitoring software? If so what are you running on your little power house? I am thinking about...
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Any cheap GSM OEM module?
Hello! I want to start a project that has been in my mind for some time, and I need a GSM oem module to remotely send messages to my controller. I only need it to decode DTMF, not real modem features,...
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GE Smarthome Wireless Cameras
Has anyone had any experience with the GE Smarthouse series of wireless cameras? I also note that they have a small protable receiver/display that looks interesting? I would be interested in hearing...
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X10 programming from PC
In my experience the CM11/12 is the most unreliable piece of junk you can buy. I've been using ActiveHome recently, like Geordie, and have found that after a few downloads of "timers and macros" the...
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x10 couple/repeater
I don't know if there are any good solutions to how to distribute x10 signal in a home with two separate 200 amp 220v services from the meter. I have one leviton hca02-10e. Now that my service has be...
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New to Home Automation - should I wait for Zigbee?
I've been lurking the forums over the past few days. I'm thinking about putting in an HA system. I'm farily technical so I'm not as concerned with software configuration aspect as I am with getting...
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x10 library
i am using library and using the craigs serial dll but does anyone know of another library with more comments explaining what they have done. i am using the cm11u and to start with all i want to do is...
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Low Price Quick turn RoHS pcb prototype manufacturer(NJPCB)
We are manufacture low cost, high quality PCB prototypes in China. we also supply RoHS Compliance,Leed Freed PCB prototype. Silk masks are produced for the same price Send us a PCB file and we will...
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What would you do differently if you were to automate a new home from scratch?
I am buying a house, and I want to automate it all -- centralized media server, home theater, security cameras, motorized drapes, sprinkler system, multiple music zones, touchscreens in every social...
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your feedback on DIY security alarm system
Hi, I am planning to purchase a DIY home alarm system and I was wondering if I could get your opinions about the alarm systems present here: that captured my attention: - Ademco Wireless Ready Package...
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Help using X10 ActiveHome with windows XP PX
I Have the X10 ActiveHome kit (the older serial port interface one, not the USB one). For the lif of me I can't the software to communicate with the CM11A (the computer interface unit) I have all the...
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X10 and C-bus
You could ask on the forum (it's a home automation software package). There's a few folks using charmedquark to control their cbus installs, they might know. I am a mere end-user with no financial...
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New X-10 Installaiong in a garden
Hi all, I am builing a 2 tier retaining wall in my front yard and will be installing within the wall 24x 240V brick lights, these lights will conneect up to three X-10 Relay Receivers (DIN mounted)...
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