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LED lights at home

Hi, There has been a lot of news about using LEDs to replace the traditional bulbs. I see that they use a lot less powe...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tyler
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by tyler

How Integrate PC 20 feet from TV?

Want to put a media center in the family room, and a keyboard and PC monitor about 15-20 feet away. Is there technology...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by albert
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by albert

Mac Mini for home control.

Hi, Is anyone out there taking advantage of the new Macs with intel processors to run home control and monitoring softw...
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posted by thecatsandiSPAMMEIFYOUDARE
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by thecatsandiSPAMMEIFYOUDARE

Any cheap GSM OEM module?

Hello! I want to start a project that has been in my mind for some time, and I need a GSM oem module to remotely send m...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by edugimeno
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by edugimeno

GE Smarthome Wireless Cameras

Has anyone had any experience with the GE Smarthouse series of wireless cameras? I also note that they have a small pro...
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posted by too_many_tools
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X10 programming from PC

Hi, I'm trying to control an X10 system through a CM12U (similar to CM11) via the serial port, using my own software. I...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bill-gibson_remove_
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by bill-gibson_remove_

x10 couple/repeater

I don't know if there are any good solutions to how to distribute x10 signal in a home with two separate 200 amp 220v s...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cel
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by cel

New to Home Automation - should I wait for Zigbee?

I've been lurking the forums over the past few days. I'm thinking about putting in an HA system. I'm farily technical s...
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posted by acurazrule
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by acurazrule

x10 library

i am using craigscreations.com library and using the craigs serial dll but does anyone know of another library with mor...
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posted by jpw15
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jpw15

your feedback on DIY security alarm system

Hi, I am planning to purchase a DIY home alarm system and I was wondering if I could get your opinions about the alarm...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by aerosmith
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by aerosmith

Help using X10 ActiveHome with windows XP PX

I Have the X10 ActiveHome kit (the older serial port interface one, not the USB one). For the lif of me I can't the sof...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kevin.p.keegan
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by kevin.p.keegan

X10 and C-bus

Hi all, I have a question that I hope someone can answer here in Australia we dont get the same x10 switches that are a...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by messenger_boy_2005
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by messenger_boy_2005

New X-10 Installaiong in a garden

Hi all, I am builing a 2 tier retaining wall in my front yard and will be installing within the wall 24x 240V brick lig...
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posted by messenger_boy_2005
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by messenger_boy_2005