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ElectroMagnetic Door Locks
I am looking to control some electro magnetic locks, I would like to be able to monitor them to see if they are locked or not. I was not sure if X10 is the best way to do this, what other (cheep) ways...
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Insteon SDK?
Hey guys, I am pretty interested in what smarthome is going to start offering with insteon ( I saw them at the EHX show in orlando a few months ago and it seems better than what is on the market right...
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Poser Continued
I posted a message some time back about a problem I'm having. Maybe I can find an answer. I've had my house completely automated for almost 15 years now. Everything works fine except one breaker. The...
 
lonworks: MIP DPS lockup (MIP from echelon)
I am looking for information on the MIP/DPS from echelon to fix the problem described below. In particular, a web page on the MIP: "MIP Link Layer Timing" by Darron Fick. We have built a driver for a...
 
lights on monitor
A friend of mine told me he had been approached by someone who proposed to put "these little pads by his doors that will tell him if he had left any lights on in the house". Any idea what there is...
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X10 Mini Timer Model MT10A Schematic?
Anybody out there have a schematic for this wonderbox? I am particularly interested in the board that carries the dimple switches (front-panel controls). I want to interface relay closures with the...
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X10 CM12u Serial cable Help
Hi all Can anyone help me with the pin connections for the serial lead. RJ11 to the 9 Pin D plug I've lost the original lead, but I have all the parts to make one. But just need the pin connections....
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Credit challenged? Need to refinance or buy a home?
If you have less than perfect credit, you belong to a group containing millions of American homeowners. We work with people everday who have had periods of unemployment or some unforseen emergency...
 
Xantech 676
I have a xantech 676 it`s an old version of the 686-10 remote speaker switch it uses xantech code group 98 ... I can`t find the remote codes any where on line,does anyone have a pronto file or a hex...
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Dishnetwork as part of a structured cabling network
How can I connect two dual LNBs and then have 17 point in a structured cable network which allow me to connect recievers at any of the 17 points and have access to all channels. What type of switches...
 
Best appliance module ?
I have been trying to use a grounded appliance module to switch fish tank lights on and off. It has been unreliable. I put an X10 analyzer on the line and found very good X10 signal strength (900mV),...
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A real poser
OK. Background. Been X10ing for 10+ years. Everything in the house is automated. Use JDS Timecommander, coupler/repeater, whole house surge suppressor, 3 house codes, noise filters on all computers....
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IR for lights and phone?
Where can I look for an IR phone and IR light switches. I already have an IR controller on my wheelchair and I would like to control my phone and lights.... Thanks, Robert
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Trouble with Activehome
have installed Activehome and I get the following error... c:windowssystem32autoexec.nt. The systemfile is not suitable for running MS-DOS and microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to...
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Does Power Line Carrier work during power outages?
Hi, Does PLC still work when there is no AC power on the line - i.e. during a power outage? When I say "PLC", I mean PLC in general - I'm not referring to just one particular prototocl (such as X-10)....
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