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Strange behaviour
Using my wireless remotes [KC674 or HR12A] I can control the living room and family room lamps [on/off only] utilizing a RR501 and CM11A by setting up an IF/THEN statement in my software. I can even...
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X-10 controllers for use with Apple II
I'm setting up a remote device control system using three Apple II computers linked with Nadanet. I've been looking at the X-10 control programs the Apple II uses, and I'm interested in using a CP290...
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X10 to VGA
Hi, Could you please tell me is there a way to connect X10 to VGA? Thanx in advance
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CM19A
There was no software as it was on the table in a plastic sandwich bag. I suppose I'm out of luck?
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Which controller?
Hi everybody, I have a question that was probably addressed in this forum, but I could find a answer that I like. I have a background in electronics and programming, but don't know noting of home...
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How can I make XBee wake another XBee when it's switched on?
Hi everyone, I have two XBees set up for digital I/O line passing: One XBee is connected to a toggle switch bank, and another to receive and output the signals on a LED bank. Everything is fine up to...
 
X10 is driving me nuts!
I have a strange problem that I'm hoping someone can help with. After 3 years of (almost!) flawless operation, my X10 setup has virtually stopped working. There have been no recent additions to the...
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Making my own IR accessories
I've gotten one of the ChannelPlus+ 1-in to 8-out RF DAs with the built-in IR engine. I've also gotten one of their "wallplates" for each controlled room and an IR receiver for each room as well. I...
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MS16A
When the batteries are changed on the MS16A is it necessary to reprogram the house and unit codes? I can't seem to find that mentioned on the instructions I found on the net. I believe on the old MS14...
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Intelligent Heating Control Software
I'd like to install a more intelligent control system for the heating in my house. Currently the system consists of: - an oil fired boiler which heats domestic hot water and water filled radiators....
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LED's for landscape (cont)
Has anyone ever put a watt meter on the primary side of a typical Malibu lighting transformer to determine how much power is saved by simply changing the bulbs on the string to LED's? Just curious if...
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Photosensor Search Help
Hello all, I have a customer that has a controller that uses a remote photosensor to determine if the sun it up or down. Simple enough but the photosensor has seen better days. Here is my problem. I...
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voice controlled lights and blinds
Hi everybody, I have a question for you experts. A friend of mine, who is forced on a wheel chair, asked to me if it was possible to switch on / off the lights in his house (or open/close the blinds)...
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XM10 X10 signal cable length
Has anyone any idea what max signal cable length you would get away with on the XM10 X10 two way TTL interface is?
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Open and Closr my Gate over the internet.
I have a gate at the front of my driveway and at least once a month I have to leave it open for the power company so they can read my meter. I recently got my camera system conntect to the internet so...
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