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CAT5 568A v. 568B..Hmmm..odd problem?
Type "A" config is a crossover cable, right? Computer to computer? Type "B" is your standard internet/LAN cable, right? I'm not looking for any major DIY help. I've got the gist except for the part...
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garage remote jamming
Here's another case of military signals jamming garage door openers....
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One more Garage Door / X10 Question
Hi Everyone, I'm pretty much aware of the basic options for monitoring the open/closed status of a garage door in an X10 HA system. You can chose beetween a sensor that normally open (NO) or normally...
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Older Active Home (v 1.3) / DST Question
Knowing that the dates for DST are changing in the US, I have been trying to figure out if I need to do anything (or can do anything) in my old Active Home setup. I have a simple setup and only run...
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Smarthome 1132CU and Daylight Savings Time Date Change
I use an Smarthome 1132CU to control the lights/etc. in my house. With the new dates for daylight savings time, the 1132CU is going to have problems. I emailed Smarthome and the answer indicates that...
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HomeVoice discontinued
Can anyone shed any light on why HomeVoice has been discontinued? Over the past several years several quadriplegics who relied on it told me it was the only VR software that was reliable enough to...
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Switches Going on and Off Randomly
We bought a house that is wired with several "smart" light switches, outlets and other home automation controls. It uses an old system called Aegis (version 1.8) to control the automation. It's been...
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Microphone wiring
I need to hook up some mics in several rooms from a VR application. Thinking ahead when I moved in, or so I thought, I wired each room with cat5e, rg6 quad shielded, and 4 conductor 14 gauge...
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pager/phone to caregiver
I am looking for something my father can use to page his caregiver. She is in the same house, but could be talking on the phone, watching TV, etc. Requirements: 1. It should be small enough to...
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Home automation Software
Hi I just started using Active Home Pro. I am having a heard time setting the timers. I think it is because I have other languages installed on my computer and some of the text doesn't show up...
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DST change and home auto...
I've not seen this addressed here, and I just wonder if anyone has info on how the change in the start of DST this year will effect various HA systems. In general, will folks in the nutty 48 states...
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Automatic Pellet Dispenser
I'm looking for a cheap way to dispense a pellet of kibble into a dog crate upon receipt of an X-10 command. Most automatic dog feeders mete out a whole meal's worth and that's way too much. When the...
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Simpl Windows Crestron
Hello I am interested in obtaining Simpl Windows however it it only availible for crestron dealers. It used to be a free download but I cannot find it anywere. Please let me know if anyone has access...
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SOT: looking for good cordless phone sets
Our ATT 24?? series phones are giving up the ghost. (some don't ring, batteries failing, no handsfree on some units... etc) I'm looking for a set to replace them, and though it isn't specifically on...
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Yet another empty gesture
Australia announced plans to ban incandescent bulbs. A story in The Age at... "According to the Government, phasing out incandescent globes over the next three years could save about 800,000 tonnes of...
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