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Recommended CCTV devices

Without spending a great deal of money, I would like to install a basic wireless security system preferably using a mot...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Meanie.Brat
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by Meanie.Brat

Lights going on at random times!! Any ideas?

We have had X-10 for decades and never had this issue before! We use the IBM Home Director HD11A (same as CM11A) and Ac...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by empea3
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by empea3

X10 and fluorescent lights

I have an old X10 light control setup in my house with only incandescent lights being controlled by X10. With the recen...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by pj
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by pj

MS16A / MS14A IR sensors CM13U ... X10

I have the above movements sensors and a CM13U, I live in the UK. My question is ... Am I correct in thinking that the...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Lee
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by Lee

Motion sensor hookup to existing camera

I have a wireless micro camera which I can hook to a VCR, TV, DVD, etc with RCA connection and record or simply view. I...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Meanie.Brat
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by Meanie.Brat

A question

Where's the FAQ for this newsgroup? Thanks.
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kst-u
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kst-u

A: Brother MFC-9050 lasertulostin+fax

*Yleisön pyynnöstä alan julkaisemaan Suomen ydinaavikoitumisen nykytilastamme kertovaa faktaa. M.T.05.05-08. Ilmatietee...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by leevi.lehtimaki
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by leevi.lehtimaki

Xantech IR blaster failures

I have two old Xantech Jbox IR blasters. Every few years I would have one of the LEDs fail. In the past few months I've...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ddl
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by ddl

110v to 220V mod on new layout AM486

Dear X10 experts, I need some help... The powerflash I purchased is already converted to 220V.I purchased 1 AM486 modul...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dan.mach
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by dan.mach

Napco GEM-RS232 doc

Does anyone have a copy of the tech manual for the Napco Gemini RS232? I've got the install doc (2 pages about plug thi...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kentruesdale
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by kentruesdale

CM15A antenna mod

I recently modified my CM15A with a BNC connector and built an eggbeater antenna after scouring various web sites and c...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by borunner.3m9sou
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by borunner.3m9sou

Cost effective Serial port to Bluetooth? USB instead?

The serial to Bluetooth adapters seem rather expensive. But the serial to USB are cheap and so are the USB to Bluetooth....
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by theedudenator
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by theedudenator

Caddx 8XE key fobs and home automation X10

I am trying to be able to trigger the lights to come on when the alarm is disarmed when we come home. This is what I cu...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by theedudenator
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by theedudenator