Many home automation enthusiasts like to monitor if their car is home or "on the road" with their automation systems. One way this is accomplished is by using an X-10 motion sensor mounted under the steering column. When motion is detected (from the driver) a unique signal is sent that represents the presence of the vehicle. This method has many short comings though.
One solution would be to have the vehicle "broadcast" a unique X-10 signal when it is started and then broadcast another signal (at longer intervals) when the car is turned off.
This How-To will describe how to make such a unit using a "hacked" palm pad remote.
For starters you should be familiar with the How-To describing How To Hack A Palm Pad Remote, as we will be using this methodology here.
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One solution would be to have the vehicle "broadcast" a unique X-10 signal when it is started and then broadcast another signal (at longer intervals) when the car is turned off.
This How-To will describe how to make such a unit using a "hacked" palm pad remote.
For starters you should be familiar with the How-To describing How To Hack A Palm Pad Remote, as we will be using this methodology here.
Click here to view the article
