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Ok, I have started to dabble with PH on and off now... And it is time to do it alittle more... I have a CM11A RS232 module and a few X10 outlets and Light switches. I also have a 16 port temp sensor/contact sensor(open or closed) that has it's own web engine (so I can pull data) I plan on using this for a few diffrent types of projects.. .ofcourse temp sensor, I also will use this as a moisture/water sensor.
I guess I am looking for a list of things everyone has done with ph and automation and what types of equipment is recomended(Tony and Dave dont spend 3 hours typing... LOL) my budget is limited and It will be a work in progress....
ALSO the local RadShack had the X10 security stuff on clearence can this be incorporatred without their controller/receiver?
Im sure I will be acsking for ALOT of help... I know some VB so this will help but the best place I have always learned was from others that know alot like you all...
Tanks
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Todd,
I've been meaning to put something together anyway, so this may be another reason.  Stay tuned.
The wireless security devices can be used if you have a WGL W800 RF receiver. The motion detectors and door/window sensors are the most popular.
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Here's what I came up with so far...
Actions
Turn on/off lights when there is/is not motion.
Announce reminders for:
Picking up kids from practice.
Taking the trash out.
A kitchen timer implemented with a table-top controller that has buttons labeled for various time values (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60 minutes).
Washer/dryer load complete
Wake me up for work by speaking a wake up announcement, then, after motion is detected, announce the current temperature/humidity and the forecast for that day.
Turning on essential lights and A/V equipment when someone returns home, announce how many calls were received while people were gone, and what the last persons CID info was. I also have my system send my mobile phone text messages that contain CID info as calls come in when no one is home. I also get text messages if motion detectors or door/window switches are activated.
Shut down lights/devices when leaving the house.
When someone is home and a phone call comes in, any playing audio is paused and the CID info is spoken.
Close blinds, if open, at sunset.
Turn on porch/holiday lights at sunset and off at sunrise.
Custom doorbell sounds. Added code so that the bell can't be triggered more than once every 30 seconds ;) .
Snap a picture of anyone ringing the doorbell, and send a text message to mobile phone if no one is home.
Snap a picture of anyone entering the house if it had been shut down.
Hardware
X-10
CM11A Interface
X-10 Light Switches
X-10 Lamp Modules
X-10 Appliance Modules
X-10 Table-Top Controllers
IR
USB-UIRT USB IR Interface
X-10 IR Powermids
RF
WGL W800RF32 RF Receiver
X-10 DS10A Door/Window Sensors (obvious uses plus doorbell, washer/dryer interface)
X-10 PalmPads (lights/audio control)
X-10 Stick-a-Switches (lights/audio control)
X-10 Motion Sensors
Audio
Radio Shack Phoneline Audio/Video Distribution System
Security Cameras
Philips Magnavox PM61760
Video switcher (home made)
Generic USB video input device
Other
Cepia PowerEase Blind Controllers
Computers
AMD Athlon 2200+
ATI Radeon 9000 Video (S-Video out to main TV)
CID modem
TurtleBeach SantaCruz 5.1 Audio Card
Compaq PIII
Dell 15" Touch Screen
HP iPaq rx3115 PDA (control+)
Network
4-Port Router
Wireless Access Point (PDA & Touch Screen system)
Software
PowerHome
Winamp with Browseamp plugin (whole-house audio)
WeatherWatcher (weather info)
WebCam2000
Acronis TrueImage Backup
NetFront PPC Browser
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