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Link to my site? Not a commercial thing, but for Do it your self types.
I got a simple project that can be built to automatically close your garage door if it's been left open too long. It's PIC based, and can be built for $20-$30 US. I'm looking for feedback (yes, I've...
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360° Vision with your Web-Cam! Interested?
Check out this to-be-unvailed 360 degree panorama WebCam product! Go to
 
What speakers will fit in a Boat arch
Who appointed you "Groupie Muderator"? :-)
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A mentor / Advisor ?
Hi All, Someone mentioned in another forum that I might try this newsgroup for some help / advise with home Automation. I'm about to move into a new home, and I think there's an opportunity to install...
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8 X-10 Universal modules for sale
Hi all. I've got eight X-10 Universal modules for sale. Seven are PUM01 ( and one is a UM506. They're basically the same. They let you control relays or other low-voltage loads from X-10. I used them...
 
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The problems with X10 ...
... are firstly, the company. If the company sells products as they are, there won't be god knows how many abandoned modules around the globe. On top of that, the company is one of the most hated...
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Compact Fluorescent Noise
While working on the XTB-II AGC loop, I discovered it can be difficult to deal with nose generated by compact fluorescent bulbs. A photo of CF noise in the X10 passband can be found at: crossings are...
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New, flexible easy-to-use home automation software
Acentient Software has just released v1.02 of Adaptive Home Logic, a new multi-purpose home automation application for Windows XP. This new program, which can interface with many home automation...
 
sync control system with time server
Hello Has anyone ever done this using Simpl+ ? I want the control system either at boot-up or once a day sync with a time server. I am pretty sure i can write the code to set the time, my only problem...
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Tired of Activehome...
Any recommendations for home automation programs for use with X10 devices. I have HAL Deluxe but it only works while the program/computer is running and I can't seem to get Activehome to communicate...
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CM11A with SERIAL to USB problems
Hello, I am not being able to hook the CM11A interface via a SERIAL to USB converter. I am using my laptop which doesn't have a serial port. I am on windows XP sp2 and ActiveHome seems not to be able...
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PR: Brinks vs. Tech-man.com
It seems Brinks Home Security is threatened by what I am able to do with their antique equipment. Brinks claims they own all equipment even if it ends up in the trash...interesting reading, if you...
 
Manual for 16 ch.DVR from Dedicated Micros Model: DS DX16C-2X75GB
Hi I am a lurker in this forum for long time and used alias earlier as veekaydee. I need documentation or manual for a.m. DVR . I will appreciate some one pointing me to the pdf file. Though I have...
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Need speed switch for DIY funicular/hillside elevator
Dave, yes, that is helpful. It demonstrates many techniques I can use. Althoug I'm still limited as to how to build a similar system myself, it should give me some more terms to google to see if there...
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