RE: [PROJECT] More project ideas

["Keith Doxey" <ukha.diyha@xxxxxxx>]

Andy,

The KAT5 switcher is designed to have a choice of control methods. The main
contenders were going to be...

IR - Choice of a few standard codes so almost any Universal remote could
control it and by having a choice of codes you could avoid clashes.

RS232 or RS485 so most HA controllers could communicate with it.

I hadnt considered a TCP/IP control method because I dont know too much
about the nitty gritty of ethernet protocols but if others feel its a good
choice and someone wants to develop a TCP/IP interface that will be fine by
me.

Keith

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andy Powell [mailto:Andy@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 May 2001 19:38
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] [PROJECT] More project ideas
>
>
>
> Ok,
>
> well I've gone a bit mad ... I've been thinking of some projects
> and come up with a list below (one of which already seems to be
> taking off). Most are ethernet based ideas but there you go -
> you've all got loads of CAT5 running all over the house haven't
> you ;-)... the projects could also be 433mhz...
>
> Here they are some are a little wild... feedback p-lease...
>
> A.
>
>
> Project	Name		Description
> ==================================================================
> ============
> 001AP	IREDS		Ethernet to IR interface.
> 002AP	ERDU		433mhz/Ethernet to remote LCD display.
> 003AP	ESWITCH-AV	Ethernet A/V Switcher/distribution panel.
> 004AP	EIF-SCAL	Ethernet to Sony Control-A/L.
> 005AP	ERTM		Ethernet/433mhz Temperature Monitors.
> 006AP	EIF-PS2		Ethernet to Playstation 2 controller Interface.
> 007AP	EGDC		Ethernet Garage door controller
> 008AP	ESER		Ethernet to serial port
> 009AP	EDACS		Ethernet door access control system
> 010AP	EFD		Ethernet Fire detector
> 011AP	EGD		Ethernet Gas detector
>
>
>
>
> Woooaaahh slow down there
> =========================
>
> Ethernet enabled TV, VCR, CD Player etc...
>
>
>
> Project 001AP
> =============
>
> Ethernet <-> IR interface
>
> IREDS -  Infa Red Ethernet Distribution System (for want of a
> better name)
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Receiver = Emitter unit
>
> 	Each receiver has an IP address which means that Zoneing
> would be simply a matter
> 	of sending the ir data to a specific group of ip adresses.
> Of course you would
> 	actually know what piece of kit had what ir emmiter.. eg
> Sony CD Player, ip
> 	address 10.21.1.3  so you could target the specific device
> rather that sending
> 	the same IR data to all emitters.
>
> 	Each zone would only require 1 CAT5 connection to the main
> box (either a PC or
> 	standalone unit) because you could just install a hub or
> switch locally to
> 	increase ports
>
> 	PC interface in the main box to allow it to send commands to zones
>
> 	Main box could use internal storage ( see
> http://www.milinst.com/megastor.htm
)
> 	for learnt IR commands
>
>
> Project 002AP
> =============
>
> ERDU - 	Ethernet Remote Display Unit
>
> 	433mhz/Ethernet Remote LCD display
>
> 	Uses a PC interface to send remote information to LCDs via
> 433mhz/Ethernet
>
> 	Each Receiver has an ID via dip switches so that it can see if the
> 	message was destined for it
>
> 	Host (PC) software can broadcast to ALL screens or just
> specific ones.
>
>
> Project 003AP
> =============
>
> ESWITCH-AV - Ethernet Enabled A/V Switcher
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Change sources via ip
>
> 	Good for use with KAT5 units
>
>
> Project 004AP
> =============
>
> EIF-SCAL - Ethernet Interface to Sony Control L/A
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> None
>
>
> Project 005AP
> =============
>
> ERTM - Ethernet Remote Temperature Monitor
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Each monitor can be queried, until it is queried it simply
> monitors the
> 	temperature. This revents unwanted network traffic
>
> Project 006AP
> =============
>
> EIF-PS2 - Ethernet Interface to Sony Playstation 2 'joypad'
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Interface the PS2 control pad so that it can be controlled
> remotely and locally
>
> 	Mainly for watching movies as the crap IR controller that's
> available is .. well
> 	crap.
>
>
> Project 007AP
> =============
>
> EGDC - Ethernet Garage Door Controller
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Open/close and get the status of your garage door.
>
>
> Project 008AP
> =============
>
> ESER - Ethernet to serial port converter
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Use this so that you can put standard serial devices on your network
>
>
> Project 009AP
> =============
>
> EDACS - Ethernet Door Access Control System
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Never be locked out again!
> 	Remotely open doors etc for deliveries
>
>
>
> Project 010AP
> =============
>
> EFD - Ethernet Fire Detection
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Check the status of the fire/smoke detector
>
> 	e.g.
> 		Alarm condition
> 		Low battery
>
>
> Project 010AP
> =============
>
> EGD - Ethernet Gas Detection
>
> Brief ideas
> ===========
>
> 	Check the status of the lethal Gas detector
>
> 	e.g.
> 		Alarm condition
> 		Low battery
>
>
>
>
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>
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