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Recommended CCTV devices
I'd look into IP based cameras, put up as many as you want, each just appears as a network device on your LAN. Then get some software (even freeware) to manage them. Take the computer video out to a...
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Lights going on at random times!! Any ideas?
We have had X-10 for decades and never had this issue before! We use the IBM Home Director HD11A (same as CM11A) and ActiveHome 1.42d software. We have many X-10 switches and all work. Sometimes when...
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X10 and fluorescent lights
I have an old X10 light control setup in my house with only incandescent lights being controlled by X10. With the recent push for energy saving fluorescent lights I am not sure if it would be possible...
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MS16A / MS14A IR sensors CM13U ... X10
I have the above movements sensors and a CM13U, I live in the UK. My question is ... Am I correct in thinking that the sensors are US standard and the Receiver is UK standard and therefore they...
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Motion sensor hookup to existing camera
I have a wireless micro camera which I can hook to a VCR, TV, DVD, etc with RCA connection and record or simply view. I have several cats and I want to catch one of them in the act of doing something...
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A question
Where's the FAQ for this newsgroup? Thanks.
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A: Brother MFC-9050 lasertulostin+fax
*Yleisön pyynnöstä alan julkaisemaan Suomen ydinaavikoitumisen nykytilastamme kertovaa faktaa. M.T.05.05-08. Ilmatieteen laitos. PAIKKA SADE mm. _________________ Helsinki Kiikkala Turku 0,2mm...
 
Xantech IR blaster failures
I have two old Xantech Jbox IR blasters. Every few years I would have one of the LEDs fail. In the past few months I've had four fail, two being ones that I had previously replaced. (I bought about 20...
 
110v to 220V mod on new layout AM486
Dear X10 experts, I need some help... The powerflash I purchased is already converted to 220V.I purchased 1 AM486 module and now I am trying to use Ido Bartana's instructions to modify it to 220V...
 
Communication from cam/microphone to server per room?
I have been reading about X10 and other systems for home automation and was going to try to begin by adding some basic voice activation to my house. I was thinking that I could have a server where...
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Napco GEM-RS232 doc
Does anyone have a copy of the tech manual for the Napco Gemini RS232? I've got the install doc (2 pages about plug this into that) but I'm looking for the other doc that comes with it. As seen on...
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CM15A antenna mod
I recently modified my CM15A with a BNC connector and built an eggbeater antenna after scouring various web sites and convincing myself that this would get me the range I need for my X-10 motion...
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Cost effective Serial port to Bluetooth? USB instead?
The serial to Bluetooth adapters seem rather expensive. But the serial to USB are cheap and so are the USB to Bluetooth. Anyone tried this? Or does it not work?
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Caddx 8XE key fobs and home automation X10
I am trying to be able to trigger the lights to come on when the alarm is disarmed when we come home. This is what I currently have Caddx 8XE panel installed GE 5 button keyfob NX-548E Wireless module...
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The Smart Home Is Still Looking for a [Green ] Market
That the "The Smart Home Is Still Looking for a Market" might be predictively expressed as: "The Smart Home Is Still Looking for a _Green_ Market" "Mass market consumers have almost no interest in...
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