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    Internet enabled thermostat vs....

    BartonWalken: I wrote the plug-in for the proliphix thermostat for Elve. I have 2 NT20 units that have been in service for 2 years now without problems. I do not use the access service provided by Proliphix but do have rules set up in my HA software to prevent excessive heating or cooling...
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    Choosing smart thermostat

    I use the Proliphix and like it. Basic, stand-alone operation that you can access very easily over the network (and remotely). I have written a COM object that encapsulates this thermostat as a windows script component, making it easy to integrate into various PC-based automation packages (I...
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    0 to 5 volt sensors

    I'm pretty sure all of the sensors from Vernier are 0-5V output. There are a variety to choose from and the pinouts are available with a bit of digging on their site. These aren't designed for industrial applications but they have worked for me in the past. I have used their pH/ORP, salinity...
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    whole home audio question

    I agree with gatchel. After crunching the numbers, you can get 4 audio zones with 2 wireless controllers for $2000 with Sonos (compare this to other multi-zone systems that are not so plug-and-play). If you have an existing amplifier, you can get a ZP90 (line-out only) or, if you have an area in...
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