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Google pushing Android for home automation
My apologies if this is not interesting or old news here. I saw this today on Slashdot. Apparently Google wants to push the Android platform as a controller for home automation. A quote: "With more...
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Do these exist: "Instant on" or very rapid start CFL???
That's great news. I am about to order one from Amazon to see how they interact with my X-10 home automation system. CFL bulbs have been a serious problem for X-10 users because their electronic...
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A shot in the dark
Last week the New York Times ran a rather lengthy (for them) article on light bulbs. author came much closer than most to the actual state of affairs, writing that lighting was about 10% of total...
 
7 day programmable timers
I've used timers (plug a device into it, such as a lamp, radio, etc.) for years and have an Intermatic DT7 7 day programmable with 8 on and 8 off settings. Any setting can be daily, Sa & Su, M-F, or...
 
TV in a bathroom
I'm sure I am not alone with this "problem" and I wonder if anybody knows a good solution for it: There I am watching my favorite TV show and suddenly nature calls me to the bathroom. Now I'm going to...
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fingerprint door looks
I'm looking for recommendations on keyless entry systems for home. In the past I had built my own keypad entry system. I just got my hands on a basic keypad and electric strike, and I controlled it...
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Stereo Automation?
One of my buddies wants to build a remote control mechanism to turn the volume control on his stereo. He imagines some kind of motor or servo from an RC application that is somehow linked to a pulley...
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how to use a low volt switch on a 120Volts light bulb?
You might notice from previous posts that I know nothing about electricity. I thought maybe someone in this forum could give me some guidance on how to complete this project. I boght the following...
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How do LED 12V Dimmable light bulb works?
ethan7557 had written this in response to : I use a dimmable MR16 LED in the reading spotlight( in my bedroom. I simply replaced the existing tungsten lamp. This remote controlled color changing MR16...
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Automating radiator control - Electronic TRVs
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group but i've been lurking around looking at home automati= on for a while. I want to build a system to automate the heating control in= my flat (uk btw) but I can't find...
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Help - Need copy of Xpress vesion 3 software for CP290 Controller
Seeking a source for Xpress version 3 (Windows) softwaqre for the CP290 X10 controller.
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self calibrating clock via wifi?
I have some atomic clocks that are not working because apparently the clock signal is too weak at my apartment. Since I have a wifi router in my apartment, I wonder if there is any clock that...
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1132CU Information
Does anyone know what commands to send a Smarthome 1132CU X-10 interface in order to download timed events and macros? I know how to send and receive X-10 commands in real time, but not how to...
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Software Engineer/ Factory Automation/ Machine Controls
Software Engineer/ Automation- Machine Controls Tom Gugger Independent Recruiter This is a long term contract with an early April start date. The project is under way, so everything is GO. One must be...
 
Internet operated programmable relay, Programmable Logic Controller PLC with encryption
Internet operated programmable relay, Programmable Logic Controller PLC with encrypted transmission Programmable relay for home automation. PC software with AES256 encryption Android software with...