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Linux Alarm Input
Hello, I'm attempting to get a server to recognise when an alarm system has been triggered. The system is running CentOS Linux. Basically what I am looking for is an interface that will connect via...
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Why cling to old X10?
Why do so many here still cling to X10 when there are more dependable mesh networks available like zwave, insteon, etc.? Reading through the past posts there are so many war stories with X10, at what...
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firewater?
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Cause of some major X10 problems found
Things started going haywire at my Houston home last week with lights coming on randomly and no control to some areas even with an XTB at the main controller and a Smartlinc plug-in Repeater. I quckly...
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Speech recognition system for Home automation.
Hi, I'm looking at possibilities of constructing a relatively cheap home speech recognition system to turn appliances on and off. As i see it I have several options: - Use a computer: Pros: Good...
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Any CCTV videao channels available with digital cable?
I currently have Comcast basic analog service coming into my home. I send this to my distribution amplifier via a low pass in-line transformer that basically only allows the channels below channel 103...
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Brilliance / Multiset RS-232 IF
Seem to have lost my message earlier. Does anybody have any experience with this. I've got the document on the RS-232 wire protocol for the Brilliance interface. My question is whether scene buttons...
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ESM1 X-10 Broadcast storm detector cradle
Jeff Volp and I have been discussing, in another thread, the construction of a docking cradle for the Elk ESM1 model X-10 power line meter that would detect "broadcast storms" of X-10 signals. These...
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FS: (18) LCD1901HD 19" HD LCD MONITORS, NEW IN BOX
We currently have available (18) high definition 19" LCD video monitors. These are new in box with full manufacturer warranty. Our regular retail price for these units is $985. We are currently...
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Time sequencing power strip
I am looking for a source for a power strip/surge protector, perhaps UPS, that will sequence at least some of the outlets. I recently went broad band, and have found that their instructions to turn on...
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About to build house, advice needed.
Hi, all. I've been researching a lot and reading this group's archives. I'm about to build a house and want to wire it up to "the nine's" I'm looking at whole house audio, distributed ir and video,...
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Induction Cook top - Any X10 interference?
Eh, cooking on them is nowhere near as good as gas. Heat control for sauces and such just doesn't work as well. At least not from my experience trying to use them.
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PC remote control of Tv
I recently got a new computer with Vista and Girder stopped working. I downloaded Girder5 Beta, supposedly "Vista-ble", but it is a nightmare for a non-geek. Setting up Girder3 was challenging enough....
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How could a landline be re-routed?
this happened to me.. i kept getting calls from one phone number always at times i was not home. i kept trying it for months until one day i tried it from work. then someone answered it and i heard...
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remote control for my computer
I have been trying to figure out ways of remotely initializing macros on my computer. There are remotes that are made for that purpose but they are too bulky and have far more buttons than I need. I...
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