Recent content by SnyperBob

I just use the PLC with my Elk M1 and it works great for cheap x10 light switches and lamp modules. I haven't been able to afford to drop major cash on other automation solutions. I spent the extra money for the M1G, and can always get the other stuff later. Other than using basic x10...

Hey John, We have a plug-in that works with Virtual Crib (vcrib) that works really well. I don't use it that much because leaving BT on runs my phone's battery down quicker. You can try out the Virtual Crib one, but I'm not sure if you would be able to use that with other software or...

Hi coallen, I have been running the same setup for about a year now and I have never had the problem you describe. What software are you using for your automation? I know you said you can see the collisions or whatever by looking at COM traffic, but I thought it was up to your automation...

I didn't think about telling her that wasn't an option. Guh! Wish I had thought of that sooner, lol

Does anyone know if the above is possible? I think this feature would be handy at any time of the day. I would be able to tell when the wife gets home and opens the garage door because the chime would sound different, it would also assist the dog in knowing if someone is entering the house, or...

Yeah I remember your pictures/post of that install you did (with the LEDs to indicate color status). I think I PMed you about it like a year ago, before I even bought my Elk. Just curious, did you ever track down your wiring diagram for how you set up those LEDs and connected them to the Elk...

Teachers in my area are facing some issues with finding jobs, believe it or not. Some schools are letting some teachers go and disbursing those students among remaining teachers. My wife is a teacher with two years experience (somewhat just outta college) and can't get another teaching job...

Is there a way that I can specify a different keypad chirp sound when my garage doors are opened? Currently the house chirps are a high pitch and a low pitch. I want to set the garage to the opposite or something different so I can distinguish if someone is inside the house (get the crossbow)...

Sonny, I just changed Output 3 to turn on for 1 second (instead of 'toggle') and that fixed it. Now my button in the garage is working and I can control the door via my keypads. I seems as if toggle was locking up/over-riding my button in the garage or something. Thanks for your suggestion

Hi Sonny, Thanks for the post. Do you have your Output 3 connected to your garage door button like I did, or do you have Output 3 running directly to your overhead garage door opener (into the contacts where your button also connects), bypassing your door button? Thanks

Like i said, I think I may have fried my button. The LED no longer lights on it, and the button does not work. I can control the door opener via Output 3 still I'm wondering, does anyone think this could damage my garage door open unit itself? White wires go to the garage door unit, brown...

Hi everyone, I have some questions on how to get my detached garage hooked into my Elk. I have come across a few other threads about detached garages and got some ideas. Right now I have two cat5's running from my Elk M1G out to the garage that I can use. I don't have any expanders or...

I think that's where the mirrors are supposed to go :)

Yeah, that show was the main reason for me getting my Elk M1G. The wife and I used to watch the show and she still 'didn't care' about security. Well now she's the one using the system more than I do. lol

You don't have to be a licensed electrician to work on your home. But that is why they usually require an inspection regardless of if an electrician did it or you did it. They want to make sure you don't cut corners and they want to make sure that you are safe. I'm not sure about permits, I...