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Newbie to Home Automation, Newbie Question on X10, Please Help
So I looked through the last four pages or so and didn't see a post related to my question so here it goes, hopefully I don't get too much flac for asking this. I want to start implementing x10...
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Fixtures for Track Lights
Greetings, I have some track lighting in my office that is controlled by one x-10 wall switch. I want to find some light fixtures for track lighting that are X-10 controlled (or other remote) that can...
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Networking USB
A while ago I posted needing a way to see my USB-based PLI (power line interface) on my LAN so that I can use the accompanying HA software remotely. I picked up one of these Belkin USB to ethernet...
 
ActiveHome and DST "tricks"?
Hello ALL: I was wondering if there were any "tricks" to using ActiveHome 3.42 and DST. Here is the issue. I put in the DST dates. DST is required if the Dawn/Dusk times are going to be correct....
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Master Thesis Topic
Good day I am currently doing my Honors in Computer Engineering at University of Pretoria (South Africa). While studying, I am doing research regarding my fields of interest (for my Masters). I find...
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Napco Quickloader with GEM-RS232 Not Working
I can't get the Quickloder software to see the panel. I have never used Quickloader under Vista. Does anyone know if it works under Vista? Any advice? When I try to download from the panel it says...
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Securing burglar bars against car jacks, cutting torch and angle grinder
=== Burglar bars square tubing assembly === - Place 2cm square tubed on the inside of the house around the window frame. Insert a Y12 concrete iron rod inside a square tube. Weld the square tube to...
 
Webcam DVR SW?
I picked up a notebook (windows XP), and thought it might be interesting to set it up as a DVR. Anybody know of any freeware or shareware SW for this? I'd use it as a simple security system (see if...
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Plug-In X-10 Filter Recommendation?
I have discovered that my recently purchased LCD TV, when turned-on, interferes with X-10 control of a light on the same circuit. If the TV is off, X-10 works. If on, X-10 does not. So I am thinking...
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Wallplates
Hi, I'm looking for wallplates (need low voltage switches only) for my own automation system. I found Do you know any other? TIA Greetings, Ghost Low voltage BACnet DMX & Modbus lighting control...
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Help th idiot with simple 1-wire setup ...
If I need to monitor two normally-open switches and log when and how long they are closed, I can do this with a DS9490R USB bridge and a D22 Channel Digital I/O 1-Wire Card ... correct??? The software...
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Signal Bridging Questions...
A few years ago, I added a signal bridge ( ) to a friend's X-10 setup to deal with classic bridging symptoms (worked with 240V resistive load on). Every thing worked great for several years. The same...
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Multitronic
I am looking for a little program called Multitronic.exe Thz
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Weekend Project: Set Up a PC-Based Security System
Weekend Project: Set Up a PC-Based Security System Protect your home with your PC and one or more video cameras. By Bill O'Brien Serious home security doesn=92t have to comprise a panic room,...
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For Sale: BBS Telecom 308 phone system
I am selling one of my phone system units. This device allows you to run a setup in your home that is similar to an office. Each phone can be its own extension, and you can call from room to room,...