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video problem in IWitness
have a problem with IWitness; i select video and try to play video but the picture is off center from the viewing screen. thus i can't see the video, all i see is a little corner of it. any...
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DST and My Computers
Sorry if this has been covered already, but I am looking for a way to deal with this DST issue. I thought I'd be able to simply synchronize my computer clock with the NIST time servers after the...
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Swann Night Hawk wireless security camera?
Hi, Is anybody here familiar with the Swann Night Hawk wireless infrared security camera? It's sold at Radio Shack, on Ebay and elsewhere. Here's a link that providesa lot of info including the...
 
Temperature monitoring
I'm seeking to buy or build several temperature monitoring devices. I don't want intelligence, just reporting. All I want to do is to collect the information and record it. I can buy an "atomic clock"...
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Jetson Systems is hiring a senior AMX programmer
Jetson Systems is a technology consulting firm that specializes in the design and programming of Smart Systems for residential and commercial environments. We are currently looking for an experienced...
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Dimmers and auto-iris lenses
I've got an odd issue monitoring the dog crate for my little bad-eyed Boodle. I monitor the crate with an auto-iris IR cam and therein lies the problem. It's very hard to tell remotely whether the...
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Home Audio and Windows Vista
Apple will prove no better. Still Vista has a serious flaw in that you cannot playback HDTV as a digital signal because of DRM. Open source Unix will prove a better option. FreeBSD, Fedora, OpenSusie,...
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Electric Outlet Control Via LAN
I'd like to be able to control a powerstrip over my network. I currently have an X10 outlet with remote control that will switch a plug on or off, but I would prefer to have this signal go over my LAN...
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Stupid home non-automation product
I just received an e-mail from Eaton Electronics about their new "home awareness" equipment. The term "home awareness" caught my eye. It appears that someone feels that automation is not needed, just...
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Infrared to serial signaler
Hi I work in the Home Automation area and am interested in trying to expand some current products functionality. Specificialy i am interested in expanding the use of Global Cache ( What i am looking...
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Tying in GEM-X10 into Napco Gemini 816 Alarm System Controller
I have recently had Slomins security (a central station alarm management company) install an alarm system in my house. They used a Napco Gemini 816 Central Controller. I'm trying to tie this into a...
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$50 long-range active RFID for HA
There has been considerable interest in long-range active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for use with home automation systems. One can get a set of active (315 MHz or 433MHz) RFID receiver...
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Motion Sensor With LED's
Hi, Im having some difficulty trying to make a circuit. I want to create a desk lamp which only switches on/off when you wave your hand across the sensor. I will be using 4x AAA batteries 1.5v Each...
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Active home pro stopped working
Hi, Well, the x10 tech support phone automated system doesn't work. The customer support phone automated system doesn't work. I couldn't even get a sales person. Wow. This group has been great. Wonder...
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The Green Glue Phenomenon
It is amazing how Green Glue is taking the soundproofing industry by storm. Green Glue is a convenient sound-damping agent that is sandwiched between 2 layers of drywall. It dampens both the existing...
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