Homeowner Forum / Home Automation / August 2004

I'm thinking about getting a DS9097U to read some 1-wire devices. How do I know if my COM port can accept the +5V signal
on the RXD input as mentioned on the product page below ?
I have an ASUS P4C800-E deluxe motherboard. I looked thru the manual and couldn't find anything in ...

The September issue of Circuit Cellar has an article showing USB to DMX-512
control using nothing more than one FTDI USB chip and an RS485 line driver -
about $15 when you include the XTAL and passives.

Hello. I have a several Powerhouse X-10 modules used in my house. I have
recently noticed that one of them will no longer turn off. When I plug a lamp
into it and plug the module into the wall, the lamp goes on immediately.
However, from none of the controllers in my house can I ...

Dave,
Sorry, but I couldn't find any other contact info so you, so I'm posting
here.
You posted a link to the MBX-ADC some time ago. Recently a project came

The Elk M1 & M1 Gold panel and most accessories are ready to ship on September
1, 2004.
See the links for details - info - and pricing.
http://alarmsuperstore.com/elk/main/M1&M1G.pdf

Anyone recommend some x10 software that is pretty good, Homeseer is too
expensive for my tastes, surely there must be some public domain x10
software?
Cheers

I am sure someone here might be able to help me, because I know we all used
to BBS.
I remember using a program called Lynx, atleast I remember the name as that.
I've googled and cant find it.. anywyas, my problem is this.

Anybody know if any of the alarm distribution outfits are carrying or
looking at carrying Z-Wave?

I'm developing integrated home automation/entertainment system based on open
source programs. To be really user friendly I'd like to implement
live-interactive floorplan feature - possibly over HTML page.
Nice example what I'm looking for is here:

I want to live like the Jetsons or 2001 before I die.
I was hoping for a nitrogen filled refrigerator/storage room, with a
robotic arm that accepts items for storage through an air-lock with a
digital camera, so you can see images of stored items.  Perhaps a

Can anyone suggest a supplier of a wc tank that has an electric (prob
low voltage) flush mechanism. Something motorised or solenoid driven
would be great.
My bathroom design has the tank in a space above the bathroom and I

The x10 lit shows connections as:
1 zero crossing
2 zero crossing common
3 x10 common

I am looking for a macro recorder to allow me to record my actions to
re-run them on another computer, though the ones I've seen all fail to
record the functionallity of the recorded actions.
I'll explain:

Hi Anyone..
I was wondering if ya could help me with this one... maybe their is a
simple answer..
Iam trying to connect my Sky Digital Box to my projector..

I am investigating possibly mounting all my A/V equipment in a closed
closet or open closet located behind the living area.  Before all the
other wire run concerns I am want to know what I am up against with
accessibility from the remote(s).  I already have a Phillips Pronto