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Re: [PROJECT] More project ideas
On Monday 21 May 2001 09:09 am, you wrote:
> Keith
> Have you ever come across Polaris telemetry Microlan system,
> www.polaris-tel.co.uk, they have taken the chip from a Ethernet card
and
> created a small fly lead module that can control a digital signal from
> TCP/IP. Might be worth a look to get some idea's ?
Yes, I've been to one of their trade shows (at Bletchley Park, I actually
went to get a tour of the place, the demo was of secondary importance :-)
The system I saw used Dallas 1-wire stuff, controlled by a 386, with a
built
in ethernet card. It was a mock up of a house, with the system controlling
heating & alarm systems.
I didn't see the item you mention above though, sounds interesting.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Doxey [SMTP:ukha.diyha@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 May 2001 20:02
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [PROJECT] More project ideas
>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Tag-it! v2.0 (c) Andy Powell ,1998,1999,2000...and beyond..
> >
> > Absolute Zero is cool - 0K?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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