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thermometers?
I'm looking to put thermometers in several rooms, reporting back to the central controller. So... anybody know of any off-the-shelf solutions that don't involve running new wires? The closest thing...
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modify MC10A
Hi, does any body knows, how can I modify MC10(MINI CONTROLLER) for 220-230v? regards Thanks
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What is X-10?
X10 is still around because it is good value home automation. There are more reliable systems, but at five times the cost. I have over 100 X10 control points and have 95% command reliability which...
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No X-10 in dining room
I just moved into a brand new house. My X10 stuff came along and just plugged in and worked. The only problem is with my dining room. Nothing works in there. Well, almost nothing. I have a chime that...
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Vintage home automation people
i'm into home automation, but I also collect vintage computers. I have aquired x10 software and interface for my 1981 radioshack trs-80 color computer. did anyone use that back then? just curious...
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PC solution like Crestron
On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:49:32 -0700 (PDT), Ringo rather than the $10K+ of Crestron, either Charmed Quark or HomeSeer can what you want. HomeSeer right now has a sale for the upgrade of the base...
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AFTEK Spyguard looking for distributer or dealer
Greetings from Aftek Limited We at Aftek are proud to present to you the most advanced and sophisticated device in the home and workplace security domain called Aftek SpyGuard It is a revolutionary...
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energy
#1: Earth4Energy Will Save you a Lot of Money I know this varies from person to person, because everyone uses a different amount of fuel for their home. But it is certain you will gain back your...
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Low cost long range FSO telemetry links and 115Kbit serial video transmission.
=== Low cost 1.4km IR link === From: a low cost long range FSO link for telemetry purposes and combine it with the more expensive 10Meg Use a low cost TSOP1838 [[InfraRedLeds]]( the the linux design...
 
user forums
Hello, I'm new to home automation. Could anyone recommend forum/ mailing list where home automation experts hang out? In 2000 there were over 1000 posts per month on this usenet group now it is only...
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Cat5 female patch cable?
I have to replace an older security cam that has a proprietary cat 5 connector with a camera that has the more common separate video/sound/power wires. I'd prefer not to run new wiring, as the camera...
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F/S Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB,Blackberry Curve 8900,Video Games
------------------------------------- JHOVANNY FLAMES STORES IS DIFFERENT FROM ALL ELECTRONICS COMPANY... WE BUILD TRUST WITH ALL CUSTOMER FOR LONG TERM BUSINESS AND WE DO WORK WITH THE FEAR OF THE...
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Security Camera Installation Los Angeles
Security Camera Installation Los Angeles When you need an installation of a CCTV system, High-Tech Security Systems installers will be at your site on time to provide you with professional...
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Germans hoarding incandescents
I clipped this from another usenet group, I thought you might like it: Even in socialist countries, people are rebelling against excessive government control. They aren't the only ones. Over the last...
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current state of protocols; x10? what else?
What's available depends on where you are and what the electical specifications are. While X-10 is available for most countries, Insteon and UPB are not widely available. Europe has a lot of basic...
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