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Mercury: a reality check
From the EPA at... "Mercury emitted from coal-fired power plants comes from mercury in coal, which is released when the coal is burned. While coal-fired power plants are the largest remaining source...
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Need Programable IR remote driven by usb port
I have a Robot ( ERnie ) running around my house. The eye for the robot is a SHarp Camcorder with a zoom lens. I would like to zoom the camcorder lens under USB software control. I can currently do...
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16 years ago
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Searching
Hello all, Anybody know of a source for a X10 6308 Photocell transmitter??? I already know that they have been discontinued but was looking for one that may still be on the shelf somewhere. TIA Les
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16 years ago
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Leviton 49660 Stripper
I've inherited a leviton 49660 wire cutter/stripper. I've figured out how to use the notches at the front to strip the outer jacket from cat 5 cable, and there's a cutter between the handles that...
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16 years ago
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XTB-II Enhanced Repeater
Some of you know I have been working on an enhanced repeater version of the XTB-II. I was derailed in this effort while taking advantage of the beautiful early spring weather here in the Southwest....
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16 years ago
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REACTS
Who remember REACTS (Radio-Electronics Advanced Control System); Appeared in Radio-Electronics as from February 1988. I did not see large thing on this subject in Internet sites Know users of this...
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zigbee
Hi, I'm looking for zigbee detection hardware. Are there already sensors available on the market ? or when will these arrive ? Thanks
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Home automation newbie questions
I've been googling home automation today and came across X-10, eventually leading to this newsgroup. I've always been interested in home automation, ultimately wanting to be able to use my PC to...
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rlb says no links?
RLB said no links between Irag and al quaida. wrong, as usual. WND Exclusive Naming names: The Saddam-al Qaida connection Captured Baathists reveal alliance with Islamo-terrorists Posted: June 6, 2007...
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16 years ago
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Low voltage dimmer
I have a 600w magnetic 120V - 12V transformer that has 2 - 300 W 12V circuits that I plan to use for lighting. I would like to control the 2 load 12V sides independently. Is there a comercial dimmer...
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16 years ago
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How does Insteon work?
I'm an X10 veteran getting started with Insteon equipment. Just wondering how the protocal works. Suppose I have a tabletop controller linked to a lamplinc "L". If I hit the on button, does it work...
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16 years ago
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RS485 OR RS232 to X10
Hi , We would like to find how can we buy a unit that will take RS485 commands and translate it to X10 and vise versa. Best regards Oren Levy
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16 years ago
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RJ485 to X10 and vise versa
Hi, We're loking for a RS485 connvertor to X10 and viuse versa. Where can I find this kind of products ? Who sell it? Regards Oren
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16 years ago
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Dissecting CFLs
I've got three different dead CFL's that I want to cut apart so that I can examine the circuitry and to see what component emitted the thick smoke cloud when the GE bulb failed. I was thinking of...
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IP Based security monitor/controller?
I am purchasing a new home that has the usual utilities available. However, I will NOT be installing land line telephone as we will be using cell phones. All of the residential security...
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16 years ago
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