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a simple protocol would be way to limiting and as soon as you have to deviate to accommodate an enhanced feature you end up having to customize the driver anyway and as soon as you start creating a protocol to do all things for all people you end up with a design by committee that gets nowhere...

I was thinking that this was a good idea and came across this product during a search to see if something already existed http://embeddeddatasystems.com/page/EDS/PR...CFQ6XggoddCU5-w

I have built various devices like this as well and I agree with the above statement, writing a generic program to do the conversion would not be possible, it would have to be custom. Building a two port RS232 device is simple enough, as also mentioned, but the problem would be the user would...

I'm planning on being around for at least another 20 years but you never know what the future holds. Because I have a number of systems like this in place I am already responsible to them to stick around but there has to be enough interest in this for me to take this particular version to...

I completely missed that whole thread! My system is short a few of those features but it does actually exist!

I have a very basic question but it requires a rather lengthy explanation so here goes... I design embedded hardware and software for a living and own my own business and I have also been involved in HA for 20+ years and have a side company that used to do hardwired lighting control. I say that...

ok, so if the hardware is the same and you're using a similar hyperterm program and looking at the manual there is no hardware handshaking required... the only other thing I can think of is that the protocol requires an ascii command followed by a <CR>... Is it possible that the version of...

if you are using the same USB to RS232 converter for both your laptop and your PC and it only works on your laptop then you have ruled out it being a hardware issue, right? The next question would be what software are you using to test, the same on both? If you are using a terminal program...

its the "certified" part that is causing the problem, I haven't found anything yet.

I'm looking for a relay that I can control through USB that is wired for 110v control (a couple of amps) with simple on/off but it has to be a complete, packaged, certified device with an extension cord for plugging in and a socket for plugging a lamp in. Does anyone know if this exists? If...

Hey beelzerob! I've thought about the same thing for CQC but the problem, the way I see it, is that you would still need a fairly complex driver to generate the different LCD screens and then be able to tell what button presses are coming from which button during which screen, right? If there...

I have just started playing around with Zigbee on a developers level with a development kit and extra modules from XBee so I don't know much of anything yet, but, correct me if I'm wrong... Any company can have a zigbee product and they can even use the same stack but the way they are packing...

Can anybody tell me if I can capture IR with my USB-UIRT and convert/import the data into my Nuvo Concerto? I don't have the Nuvo IR learning kit and want to be able to control my Sirius Starmate satellite radio. Thanks, S

Other hardware modules will include a 5 port smart hub, a smaller, less expensive power system, mech. relay board with timers for drapery control or sprinkler control etc, a dimming DC board for low voltage DC lights and a few other surprises. I've designed the system to be completely...

thank you! :) I am hanging out on CQC and here too! please note that my web page is going to be going through some serious changes as I introduce a complete set of new hardware modules in the upcoming months. This will include a complete reduction in pricing and will include free...

I have done systems where the main switch is a decora style (full size paddle type) that turns the lights on/off and dims up and down and then a second decora size panel that holds 6 or 8 buttons that controls the scenes. This allows an outsider to know how to use the main light in the room and...

I'm not sure I understand, you want a system without scenes or without the hold to turn off a scene? I think that with any system (lighting or otherwise) that the tradeoff for features is always complexity...I guess the trick is finding the right rato. Steve

one more quick comment about push button switches...yes, visitors will sometimes(initially) be afraid of pushing a button to turn the lights on but very very quickly come to appreciate how much a lighting system can do. I think this is a process of education that will quickly change over the...

There have been some excellant comments about the various systems and the methods they use for wiring and I thought I would add my 2 cents worth as well. As noted, hardwired falls into 2 main catagories, dimming control at the switch or central at the utility room. I have been redesigning my...

I just realized that this thread is under the professional forum which states "Advertising in this forum is not permitted" My intent on posting was to enter the conversation and was not to be promoting my product and I apologize if my post was out of place Steve