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Re-using IR Decoder Chip

I have an old VCR which doesn't work very well mechanically any more, which I was thinking of gutting, and using as a c...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by address
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by address

X10 Current Capabilites

Hi; Is it possible to control some big items like a stove with X10? I am considdering putting in an Insteon system in m...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by curranpg
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by curranpg

What is this socket?

My new apartment has a built-in heater/ac unit. I'd like to build a primitive thermostat for it (keep it off during the...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by just.an
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by just.an

McDonalds iZ IR Repeater

I just transformed a McDonalds happy meal iZ toy into an IR receiver for use with my whole-house IR repeater project. h...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by johnsevinsky
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnsevinsky

Control Ceiling Lights

Hi; I bought a new car with a Homelink system in it that controls the Garage door opener. That is great! I would also l...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by curranpg
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by curranpg

Home Weather Measurement - Need Options

Hi Everyone, I have my house set up with X10 for lighting / motion sensing / heating control. The next thing I want to...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rss
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by rss

Kill-a-Watt

If you need an extra and want to save a few $$$ (USD) I saw this on slickdeals.net http://www.supermediastore.com/kilwa...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not.valid
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by not.valid

LED DMX512 controller?

I'm looking for some guidance on what I should get for a LED lighting project for the garden and home, it needs to be c...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gypsy.calling
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by gypsy.calling

voltage regulator

hi!plz reply to me on my e-mail adress:- shininstar snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com all those who want to help(regardin...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by shiningstar_313
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by shiningstar_313

ECS by Omnipotence Software

Are any of you using ECS by Omnipotence Software, either the old DOS product, the windows-ized version of the old ODS p...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by omnikey
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by omnikey

Signal tracer / cable toner recommendations?

My two-part signal tracer / cable toner apparently grew legs. Leastwise I need a new one. Any recommendations based on...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MFHult
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by MFHult

X-10 RF Freq Mod

It has been stated that some low-cost RF receiver modules at 315MHz can be tuned to the X-10 frequency of 310MHz. My qu...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by address
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by address

Super simple IR Repeater

Hi all. I can not believe i can not find this! :) What I'm looking for is a simple cable with a IR reciever in the one...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sharedpp
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by sharedpp

auto feeder

I need a auto feeder to feed out small pieces of abrasive paper. Would like to know how a auto feeder works, how is it p...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pacific0blue
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by pacific0blue

Does anyone use Easy-to-use pdf to word?

Does anyone use this http://pdf-to-word.easy-to-use-solutions.com For only $11.95 they sound like a good deal, but does...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ted
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by ted