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cm11 0xfe 0x66???
Hi everyone! i'm a new member of the group. I've been reading your comments for a long while, they're very useful! i'm a student who is developing the final degree proyect about x10. And today, to my...
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US Caller ID Module
Looking for an inexpensive Caller ID module, under $20 if possible. I have a great wired phone with a headset I like, but it doesn't have caller ID. Simplest thing is to get a separate module. If...
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Insteon outlet
An Insteon 15A relay controlled outlet (only one outlet is controlled) will be available shortly.
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Cheap way to get video to PC using USB
I'm looking for a inexpensive USB import videoadapter. I need to get video from home securitycamera (preferably svideo) to a PC (windows). I've tried Hauppauge WinTV but it's too pricey. I have no...
 
10.4 inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with LED light and support SM, CF, MMC, SD, MS, XD
10.4 inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with LED light and support SM, CF, MMC, SD, MS, XD SKU: GT-PF1011 Product description? Product Name: 10.4-inch digital frame Product Model: GT-F1011 Features: Support...
 
Strange IR emitter problem
Ok, I have a Xantech IR receiver by my television. It has the supplied IR emitters to a cabinet where the stereo, DVD and HD-directivo are located. Ok, the Xantch delivers the IR signals just fine to...
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inexpensive touchscreen
This is just a raw touchscreen, needing a PIC or other controller, but its low cost ($24) and good visibility make it attractive for DIYers looking for small touchscreens for HA applications. The...
 
Insteon SDK license
I notice that Insteon has made significant changes to the license agreement. The web page says, "Licensing agreement revised September 21, 2007" but I don't know if that was when they made these...
 
Homelink?
So I've got a car (2004) with Homelink. I want to be able to use it to turn on and off my Outdoor Lights at home, thats outside lights normally operated by a wall switch, not a garage door opener or a...
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Long distance IR beams interfaced to RS485 based alarm system
Long distance IR barrier beam: Use a reflector for IR beams to extend the range of the beam. The parabolic reflector focuses the IR beam of the diode installed inside the it. Infrared led kit has a...
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X10 wireless motion sensor recommendation
X10 Active Eye, but you're going to need a transceiver and a module to control the flood light itself. (I don't know how new you are to x10 so i'm not going to elaborate on that at the moment...) You...
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CCTV Question
Hello, I am looking to possibly put a CCTV camera in a few bedrooms and wondering what type of camera I should be looking at. I'm thinking Dome cameras. I'm just not sure what type. They have...
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Wil I be able to use a Z-Wave controller
Hi, I found some information about Insteon's 2414S controller and I'm now pretty sure we will be able to use it . My question is now, will it be as easy to use the Z-Wave Controller as it seems to be...
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Searching for a easy communication home automation system
Hi, We are a student team of an ingineering school. We would like to build a home automation system controlled by GSM. We know how to use and program the GSM chip. We don't want to use X.10 as it...
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Wireless Webcam with Homeseer
What wireles webcams have people hooked up to Homeseer? Pros/cons of various models?