Recent content by rickerdo

I have a feeling this is heading somewhere that I did not intend for it to head. I would love to see CQC succeed and grow beyond where it is today. Dean is an excellent developer with a product that has a loyal following. Like they say, "You can't make everyone happy all the time", nor should...

Just some friendly observations:  - Open up as much as you can to the community.  - Place videos on youtube. In 2015, one should not have to click a hyperlink to download a video that requires a player to be installed. A side benefit to youtube is that folks unfamiliar to CQC may stumble on some...

First, I just want to say that I admire Dean for throwing himself to the wolves. That takes guts.   Second, a little bit of background before getting into CQC: I have been tinkering with HA for about 9 years now (off and on). I've had two ISYs and returned them both because of the proprietary...

I thought about that too. There are a lot of other things I'd like to work on aside from this one idea. What you mentioned is one of them. At the moment though I have a need and it should be one of the easier things to build that I'm considering. I figure it's a good way to get started building...

There is always more than one way to skin a cat. You both have good points. I guess what I'm after is simplicity by putting everything into a simple (non-techie) package instead of having to design an elaborate system. It's kind of like why spend money on an X-Box when you could build your own...

Brad, Thanks for the $.02, however, I think you've misinterpreted what I'm trying to accomplish. I agree with you that everything should be centralized. My plan would provide for automatic override of whatever is setup manually within the sprinkler controller. This means you would be able to...

Yeah, price points couldn't even begin to be figured out at this stage of the game. Hopefully such a thing could retail for under $200. I know I wouldn't pay more than $150 for such a thing. Software compatibility wise - I figure as long as the "protocol" was freely published, that would open...

This may be a bit lengthy, so bear with me... Does anyone see a market for a standard sprinkler controller that can also be remotely controlled? Think of your run of the mill controller, let's say something like this one - http://irritrol.com/controllers/controllers_kwikdial.html Now imagine...

Understood, but I was referring to how the IP232 would communicate with the M1 over Ethernet, which it cannot. An example would be using the M1 to communicate with a Russound CAV 6.6. I was hoping the IP232 could communicate with the M1 through the M1XEP over Ethernet so that the CAV 6.6 could...

I should have RTFM in more detail before posting. After having done so I realized that the connection is only between the IP232 and a TS07. That's a BIG disappointment. I'm not knocking the M1 for not having this feature, considering what else it CAN do. It would be a nice feature though...

Is it possible to use the IP232 instead of the M1XSP for every serially connected device? Is anyone using the IP232s yet? Also, any plans to use POE to power the IP232? I've been using a similar device - http://www.gridconnect.com/net232.html for several months now to connect my DSC alarm...

Just wanted to say hey to everyone. I've been in TX for almost 2 years now and loving every minute of it! We finally finished our house in Murphy, TX (pics - http://www.savantex.net/gallery/main.php?g...g2_itemId=1681), so I've been surfing Cocoontech.com for several months now and must say it's...