Homeowner Forum / Home Automation / November 2003

I have posted an ebay auction for a 4-input Novex2000 DVR surveillance
system.
This card and software works better then just about anything else of its
kind on the market.

Can anyone suggest a computer operated HA themostat? I'm looking for
something to replace my old themostat.
Thanks

Has anyone ever tried this before? Or even heard or it?? I found this on the
x-10 site by accident.
I wanted/dreamed of having full access to a server pc on my in-home LAN via
wireless mouse/keyboard from my living room.. This way I could check e-mail,

Posted in the hope that someone else can benefit from the discovery.
For years I have used different X10 motion sensors for different special
needs to alert me of someone or something passing a specific location.
The two "standard" options are for the detector to trigger a light or ...

I am attempting a "clean install" on a laptop with only an
"interchangeable" drive.  A floppy or a CDrom drive NOT BOTH.
QUESTION:  If I boot from a Win98 disk with fdisk, and all other sys
files, then run fdisk followed by format.com, how can I get to reboot

Now up for auction on ebay -
Napco Magnum Alert 825 panel w/enclosure, wall-wart and 3 RP1003H
keypads.
No Reserve!

Is it common for the IR emitter in a remote to go bad?  I've got a Hughes HRMC-9
RF remote for my DirecTV box.  It's suddenly decided not to send IR signals
anymore.  I opened it and found that it's delivering voltage to the LED on
keypresses but nothing's coming out.  At least, no ...

I read the new application note from Microchip that shows how to build
a fancy X10 module with load control and LCD display.  I see it
includes components to interface with the power line.
But, I think this is basically the simplest possible method.  What is

Hi all i'm doing a degree project on home automation, I am trying to
interface a VB program with the internet somehow? I want to beable to
have access to the VB program over the net. The VB program controls
the Lights etc within the house. So the user will be able to log on to

I am planning to install the following:
an X10 transformer on my existing Ademco 250P1alarm system
PowerSeer on my PC
PoweLinc USB

I have been using x-10 for simple programmed light controls for years now
but want to upgrade.
Believe it or not I have an OLD home automation programmable controller
running on a commodore 128 in my basement.-It must be at least 15 years

I'm considering an Adicon leopard or leopard2 for my first real venture
into HA.  On paper there does not seem to be much difference between
them.   There must be something about the leopard II to justify the $200
or so price delta.   If anyone has actually used both could you ...

Just an FYI: about six months ago, I found a REALLY NICE looking
combination lock for the front door of the office in my home that I
really like.
It is perfect for me because it does not require any wires, install

Is there any drawbacks to using multiple transceiver modules on the same
house code?  My remote doesn't work downstairs and I believe adding a
transceiver downstairs would solve the problem.

I am building a house and planning to run the wiring myself.  I want to run
the standard 2 cat 5e and 2 RG6 coax to various locations.  My questions
are:
1.  Would like to ultimately have a LCD or plasma tv in the family room at