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X10 Camera question
How is the X10 camera? I get lots of advertisements for the X10 camera on various programs, including Internet Explorer and MusicMatch. It seems ideal for catching snooping maids, which can be a...
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DSC 832 Wil Not Communicate
I cannot get my Power832 communicator to dial my cell phone. After a forced alarm, the event buffer shows the (deliberate) zone opening but shows no attempts to communicate at all. There are no FTCs...
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Powerful USB Analysers
The Ellisys 200 USB Analyser will capture and display USB data at up to 480 Mbps, the USB 2 "High Speed" rate. It has just been enhanced by the addition of two new and powerful options - a real time...
 
Starting from scratch new build
Greetings, We will be building a new home in the spring and acting as the general contractor. I'm looking for ideas for home automation. X-10 seems to be the most common type of technology used. I've...
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Froggy temperature sensors anyone?
I would like something that will log temperatures from about 4 or 5 locations around my house (would need to be wireless), and be able to either download the readings to my computer or poll it in real...
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SmartHome
I am looking at the software for SmartHome 1132CUP. Most looks easy to use but I can't figure out how to make a timed event at 11PM for an "All Off" function. Does anyone know how to do this? TIA....
 
i-command
Has anyone used or seen the i-command automation system. I'm also interested in pricing. This website is for sale! i-command.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re...
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OEM chips for X-10 available?
Hello. I'm new on X10 and home automation, but have been on electronics for several years. I'm looking for some OEM module or "all-in-one" chip containing all the circuitry for...
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Xantech's MRC88 Keypad
Hi, Does any of you guys know how does Xantech use the pins of the RJ45 termninal for the MRC88 keypad? I need to figure out which pins are used for +12, ground and IR IN. Thanks a lot in advanced...
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New site: Mike's Jukebox (UK)
I've just finished creating a web site describing our home jukebox. 's an excerpt from the home page: "This site will be of interest to you if you're thinking of creating your own PC-based jukebox. It...
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two prong x10 plug-in filter?
I have found that my laptop power supply sucks up x10 signals. My desktop computer does a little, but it's workable. Both of these devices are plugged into the same powerstrip that is then plugged...
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all housecode remote
I am looking for an all-housecode RF remote for X10. It does not seem to me that this should be such a difficult thing to find, but I have not found one. Any suggestions? bblackmoor 2005-02-07
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Lamplinc strange dimming response
Last December I discovered LampLincs, as a better X10 module. I have a bunch of the 2000SHL's. After discovering the (slow) timing problems with their programming, I've run into something weird. I...
 
PCS X10 Smart Switches Scenemaster V3.0 New for Sale
I just posted several brand new PCS switches on Ebay. These were extra's from a whole house project I just completed. Great price. Item number: 5955213409 Listing details Item name: PCS SCENEMASTER...
 
Connecting PC/MAC to Home Security System
I need some help/advice on where to get started. I am writing some software (more details on that later) that will essentially serve as another sensor in the home (intruder detection sensor). Where I...
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