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Distribution of video signal to multiple TV using a matrix
Good Day New problem for me. I know very little about video signal so ''Any help is welcomed''. I would like to distribute video through my house, but nothing fancy. I already have a video matrix (8...
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Pocket-sized GPS tracking device
Has anyone used one of these? Since all the tech info seems to indicate that this is not a real time device, one has to wonder about the veracity of the reviews at the Smarthome site, specifically:...
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Pronto RF PCB modification !
Hello, I'm coming back with a very old Subject initiated by Dave Houston a few years ago ! I would like to change a Pronto TSO 7000 SAW Resonator, but as you probably know, the Resonator is SMD and...
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another PLC-friendly SMPS
I've tested another +5V Switched-Mode Power Supply and found it does not bother X-10 or Insteon signals. It's the ETA-USA WCS10-05SX carried by Mouser Electronics (PN 618-WCS10-05SX). Mouser carries...
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X10 signal problems SOLVED with SignaLinc Dryer Coupler/Repater/Amp unit
After 15yrs of X10 signal problems, and adding numerous different boosters, couplers and repeaters (none of which helped), my problems have been solved with a SignaLinc Repeater 3-Wire Dryer...
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Security for HA controllers: Best Management Practices ?
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:21:39 -0400, "Robert Green" In an article titled "Betrayed" by in the current (March 26 07) issue of the New Yorker, author George Packer writes this about the Green Zone in...
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Rechargeable Alkalines
A short while back we had some discussions about rechargeable alkalines. Since it's been at least 10 years that I last tried them, I thought I would give the "Juice" product sold on Ebay a try in my...
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Attackers Exploit Unpatched Explorer Flaw (in animated cursors!!!)
Attackers Exploit Unpatched Explorer Flaw Microsoft is warning Windows users that hackers are exploiting a newly discovered flaw. It enables criminals to hijack Windows PCs if users merely visit a...
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heat imprint cable marker
I know these machines have been discussed in this group before, but I can't remember what they're actually called to search for one and to figure out how much they cost. I'm talking about the machines...
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LINUX Insteon owners
Hello All, I have a Insteon Powerlinc V2 USB and I would like to use it for my Home Automation needs under LINUX. These days I learned a new expression that fits well : It's a Royal Pain ! (and so far...
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Channel Vision whole house DSL filter
I bought one of these for the new DSL connection, but I've got a couple of issues. 1) How does one wire up the RJ31 jack? i.e. what wire goes where? I've got an ITI Simon alarm that seems to have four...
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Need wireless network camera, easy to use and small
Need some advice from some folks who know way more than me. I need a camera to monitor a high crime area on our business property (A large K - 12 school) Crime happens after hhours. I would like a...
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What kind of wire?
What kind of wire can be used for S-video, composite, or component video, as well as HD? Should I be using RG6 and/or something else? I've heard of a proposed CAT8 that is capable of being used for...
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4 Fires Strike Apartment Buildings - substation blamed
I thought this would be of interest in view of the discussion a while back about squirrels and feeder lines issues affecting household AC. Anyone have any ideas what caused this and whether single...
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wiring for the future
Aren't these very susceptible to noise? What would be the maximum run length that you'd recommend?
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