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Hey everyone...I have a similar situation as the user that started this thread. In my case, my home office is about 5-10 degrees hotter than other rooms in the house. This is due to a few computers, networking equipment, etc. My house does not have Zoned AC but does have 2 seperate heat pump...

Smarty, Do you have the RS232 protocol doc for the Onkyo? I am looking at getting a TX-SR806. I have also contacted Onkyo. Thanks, PiperPilot

Thanks again! Looks like a repeater might give me a quick way to move things into the closet before I get the entire computer control system set up. Does anyone have any idea of distance constraints on the receiver/transmitter components of the repeater? I see some comments on using thicker...

David, I checked out the USBIR6 on the link you provided. It sounds really good and simple. Two questions: 1. How far can the receiver unit be extended away from the HTPC where the card is installed. 2. How far can one of the transmit zones be extended? I would need that those units to...

Thanks everyone for the comments. Lets further clarify a little. What am I using the HTPC for? - Primarily I am building a new system to get rid of 2 PCs in my office. This new PC will be more powerfull and use less power and generate less heat. It will run my Homeseer and Mainlobby...

Hey guys...its that time...I'm looking to revamp the family TV setup. I have been putting this off for a long time, but am finally gonna do it. I am narrowing things down but the more I research, the more questions I end up with. Let me start by detailing some of the stuff I have decided, or...

I don't generally stock the RFXPulse but can get it special order. I do have one in stock now that was a special order but the customer backed out. If you are interested let me know and I will create a listing. PiperPilot

Yes, you can purchase them at http://www.cheapertronics.com/

I wanted to update everyone. I finally got the EasyTouch Controller hooked up last weekend. Today I got an RS485 adapter hooked up the unit and monitored the traffic....sure enough it uses the same protocol as the IntelliTouch that dbeau got working. I am looking forward to doing some more...

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced flow switch? I am working on my pool project and would like to detect when there is water flow or not. I don't want to take a PH/ORP/Temp reading if the water is now flowing through the system as the readings would not be valid for the main body of...

dBeau, Did you get a chance to look at this? My system gets here tomorrow and wanted to try to start playing with it over the weekend. Info doesn't need to be polished...even raw python code is probably OK. Thanks, PiperPilot

Anything you would like to share would be great! This seems to be a black hole for automation...at least inexpensive automation. I will in turn share what I discover about the Intellichor with the group as well. I have sent Pentair an email request for some info on their protocol but am not...

dbeau, Thanks for the response. Your analysis of the protocol, is it an ascii protocol or binary? If it is ascii then it should be really easy to decode...its when it gets into binary that it is more difficult. I'd really like to find someone that has the intellichlor that can sniff the bus...

Rod, How did this work out for you? What was the cost? I am looking to convert my pool over to salt in the next month or so. I have a small residential pool with a single pump and not a lot of need for valve control. I think the full Pool Control system is probably overkill and a waste of...

Thanks everyone for the comments... This is a retrofit situation...I just happen to have good attic access to install them. I really can go either way. I did read all of the posts in the forums...and they all have good advice. Thanks for the vote of confidence if I do go wireless JASV. One...