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Yeah I thought about that, but I was just trying to be lazy and didnt wan to change my current software. That way I would still get my temp and other measurements I have on a 5 minute interval. I will think more and see what I can come up with.

hi, I was wondering how I could measure the amount of time a device was on using 1-wire. My thoughts were to use one of the 1-wire a/d chips then looks for voltage vs no voltage and use the pc to check for time on/off. My concern with doing this is that it would only be accurate to my poll...

Thanks that is a good suggestion pulsing. I have all my parts, but due to weather conditions its been miserable to work outside. I expect it will be beautiful weather in the next 2 weeks so I will attempt to work on it again. Right now i plan on installing the laser above the meter and...

No this is for a hobby project, but was still concerned since it was a new design. Didnt know how many were actually left out there in the world. I would love for maxim to make a new version, it looks as if noone knows why they quit making it.

Does anyone have a replacement for the ds2423? It is technically obsolete from Maxim. I am just starting on the design of my 1-wire network and I am wondering if it makes sense to use this part? I have 2 problems: 1. I can't find it for purchase anyplace but hobby boards 2. It is not supported...

Well got part of it figured out. I ordered a laser pointer : Laser for 1.54 . I will then buy a photo resistor 5pack for 2bux from Radio shack. Will have to tie it all together then go from there.

Thanks for the info damage. That was a neat site.

I will definitely document when I do it. I am currently in progress of working on it.

No I am in the states. I have a meter with a spinning wheel.

Found the link i was thinking of. Link

http://www.btinternet.com/~jon00/electmon.shtml Here is an example of someone who built their own.

I am familiar with the black and decker and the other solution. Like BraveSirRobbin, I read an article where someone built their own, but I can't find it. I would like to build my own though, the reason for building my own is so it will be tied into my web server. Also, because I think I can...

Hi, I poked around on the forum but couldn't find anything. I am wondering has anyone tried to monitor their power meter via the spinned wheel on it. I was thinking with an ir emitter and receiver you could possibly detect the opening in the wheel. With a simple counter you could detect the...

Started my blog about the project: http://www.cocoontech.com/blog/auto_man/index.php?

I know its big, but this is just for debug.