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New update: Adaptive Home Logic v1.01
Adaptive Home Logic v1.01 is now available for download. "Dependable, easy-to-understand, flexible Home Automation Software for Windows XP. Featuring Two-Way Speech, X10, RS-232 / RS-485, Digital I/O,...
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Howto: X10 lights on conduit boxes for barn
I wanted to use x10 to independently control four 300W Halogen lights on the ceiling of my recently-built barn. I am using gray 3/4" PVC conduit and boxes with wires pulled inside for all wiring in...
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Preventing disease in your garden
Preventing disease, and controlling any diseases that do occur, is a vital part of building a successful garden. Whether you are a casual weekend gardener or a grower of championship blooms, keeping...
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Singing light bulb on dimmer switch
Most light bulbs hum loudly when dimmed via a dimmer switch. A few are ok, because they contain extra filament supports at critical positions. My hanging (swag) kitchen tiffany-style light takes a...
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Some HA scenarios for the experts.
Howdy from Texas! This is my first post to a HA news group, although I have been trolling heavily since deciding on doing HA for the house I am building. I have some scenarios I want to run past those...
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17 years ago
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Sending commands between Linux and Windows
I run all my X10 hardware on my PC, and alot of other applications on my dedicated Linux server (Fedora Core 3). What I want to be able to do is have scripts run commands on the other machine in...
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17 years ago
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X10 software to monitor and power cycle network devices
Hi everybody, I wrote a small tool to monitor (ping) and power cycle any network devices plugged into x10 appliances, if they don't respond to ping over a given period of time. The tool, x10ping, is...
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Car and Deep Cycle (Including SLA) Battery FAQ
Hi all, The Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ has been updated. The current version is 5.5, dated April 30, 2006 and can be found on Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, tips, manufacturer's...
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18 years ago
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info on automating my house required
I am an Industrial electrician and want to automate my house. I want to go as heavy into this as I can and would like to know if you guys can reccomend any good books or forums to get a bit of...
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Hot Water Recirculator Comfort Valve Inefficiencies Cost More Then An Outlet Install
Thermal Actuating Valves (bypass valves/comfort valves) open and close based on the temperature of the water contacting the valve. Engineers have identified these valves as the main cause of a homes...
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18 years ago
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Monitoring whole-house current draw
You can tell a lot about the larger appliances in your house by continuously monitoring the current at the meter. I've posted details and charts at 's easy to clip current transducers around the big...
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18 years ago
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4 camera DVR question
I'm building a 4 camera DVR for home security. Most of what I've read suggests I need an Intel processor for this. Is this true or just a bunch of FUD?
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18 years ago
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Just setup my personal HA/HT blog
If anyone is interested, I started a blog on my personal HA/HT efforts at . I've also got the personal website in my sig below, but there's no running commentary there. It talks about how i'm turning...
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New Released - Adaptive Home Logic
New very flexible easy to understand home automation software:-
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x10 power consumpsion
Does anyone know the typical power consumpion of a x10 switch? Is it something close to 4 watts? cel
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