General Home Automation

What is the best surveillance software for 4 ip cameras?

I have several Toshiba ip wireless cameras and am using Active Webcam for recording to my hard drive. Active Webcam jus...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by Gaffpro

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by Gaffpro

Split phase voltage fluctuations

Yesterday the UPSes were complaining and the lights were flickering much more than usual at my house. Since I live off...

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posted by lgardner

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by lgardner

automation for dust collector

I have a wood shop in my basement and would like to automate the startup/shutdown of my dust collector unit. It is a 22...

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posted by HankBrandenburg

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by HankBrandenburg

Power Button -start/stop desktop applications and external hardware in one click

Hi everybody, I wrote another application named "Power Button". It is designed to give you the ability to automatically...

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posted by i

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by i

Philips Pronto Professional TSU9600 Review

The first review of the new Philips Pronto TSU9600 colour touchscreen wifi universal remote, complete with photos screen...

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posted by mark

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark

Does an automatic shutoff energy saver light switch exist?

Does an automatic shutoff energy saver light switch exist? My parents always yelled at us to shut off our lights consta...

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posted by mbalar

23 comments posted 19yrs posted by mbalar

WS-467 Replacement Buttons

Does anyone know where I could obtain replacement buttons for x10 wall switch modules (WS467) or the "RCA" version (HC30...

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posted by dfohner

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by dfohner

My new and improved DIY IR repeater

Many years ago, I designed a whole-house IR repeater using a 555 timer to do most of the work. Recently, I re-designed...

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posted by johnsevinsky

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnsevinsky

Channel Vision LPF-600 Doesn't do what it's supposed to...

I've been modulating channels on my home system for years. I've been using a Channel Plus 3445 (4 channel modulator) an...

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posted by roveer

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by roveer

110 blocks or patch panels?

I have run Cat5e and RG6 to all rooms in my new home (minimum 2 home runs of each to each room, some have 4) I would li...

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posted by spinquick

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by spinquick

Dish Network Receiver Device Codes

Does anyone know what device code to use for a Dish Network VIP211 receiver?

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posted by john.loyd

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by john.loyd

Battery Backup Failing

After the ice storms and outages my X10 Protector Plus security console battery low indicator came on (powered the unit...

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posted by gkamieneski

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by gkamieneski

Sears Garage door opener + control outdoor lights

I have a Sears Craftsman garage door opener that came with a 3 button multi function remote control that is supposed to...

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posted by chaotik

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by chaotik

Understanding Colour

Understanding Colour Accustomed, as we are today, to having literally hundreds of paint colours available at the touch...

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posted by hot.amelia

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by hot.amelia

24 guage wire

if you tie "four" 24 gauge conductors together, what is the process for determining equivalent wire gauge?

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posted by raymondflowers

11 comments posted 19yrs posted by raymondflowers