you already have a media center pc, why not use that as a controller? EventGhost is free and being an IT guy you will have no problem setting it up.
If you want to buy a hardware controller or software base controller like homeseer or cqc later you're not going to be out an initial investment...
Just got the iPad Thursday night and have only had a few hours to play with it. I did manage to whip up a quick RadioRa2/DirecTV/XBMC controller interface as a demo.
Video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jikc86XogQ
Individual light zones on the left, light zone dimmer sliders in the...
www.commandfusion.com
For those of you who want to integrate with a iTouch, iPad, or iPhone CommandFusion has introduced a plugin that will make your RA integration life easier. I just tested the first prototype of the plugin in the latest CommandFusion GUI Designer software and it will shave...
#1 what is your budget?
#2 is this Do it Yourself or do you just want to get educated before hiring a pro?
This is what I have running my own home.
Lights - RadioRa2
Control System - Eventghost (Free DIY grade software based automation controller)
Control Computer - Silverstone LC10 case...
Chris,
I spent a couple hours last night on skype with the developers of CommandFusion. We are going to build support for RadioRa2 directly into the CommandFusion GUI Designer. Basically it will allow you to import your RA integration report and will automatically create all the system...
You have mail.
Download and install GUI Designer from Command Fusion. Make sure your windows is up to date by running windows update.
http://www.commandfusion.com/download/Comm..._Setup_BETA.exe
Extract the zip file I emailed you and open the gui file inside with GUI Designer
click file...
pm me a username and password to telnet into the repeater
This can be found under Settings.... Integration.... Telnet Logins in Ra2 essentials software
If you don't mind a demo HW4 processor (it was what I used to get certified) I *think* i can get you in around $1200 + shipping. It all depends on how interested my former employer in selling the HW4 processor that he is no longer certified to handle. A HW4 processor and Q96 seems like...
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