Recent content by kemperflow

I'm looking into of this now. The more I look I think the smartest thing for me is to just get a good quality centralized source/amp control system (really just to control the volume and drive the speakers). Then flush mount an ipod touch or small android device next to it. Most of the units I'm...

Build a false wall that fits over all the controls, it would just look like a standard wall bump out, put a screw in each side to hold it. |__________| I always find if you put locks on things, etc, people will be drawn to it. Some simple camouflage and you'd be good.

Just thought of something. Could you put recording system in a car and park nearer to the stop? The CSI comment made me think of that. Mount something like the cop cameras in the grill, you could get sound too. Or rig some type of wireless camera closer to the stop. Buy a cheap lockable...

Hmm.. It appears that CQC will control that CADDX alarm panel and also has support for my Jandy Pool equipment. Considering I already own the X10 TW523 interface, etc, is there a benefit using the ELK1 panel or could I just get away with using CQC? There is just enough information on both Elk1...

The CADDX looks interesting, although it is still amazing that RS232 rules the roost for communication. I would have almost thought these devices would support WIFI and Ethernet and have a lot more functionality nowadays, although I understand the alarm installers for the most part aren't...

I have plenty old servers around (dual power supply, Raid 5 disks, etc) plus good battery backup. I can also do some .NET coding, serial port reading writing, etc.. I also have a handful of X10 devices and control panels from two houses ago. I have a pretty beefy computer network at the house...