Re: [PROJECT] More project ideas

[andy.powell@xxxxxxx]

Mmmm... the Polaris Microlan seems to be the direction we are going...

A.





Stuart Grimshaw <stuart@xxxxxxx>
21/05/2001 11:34
Please respond to ukha_d


To:     ukha_d@xxxxxxx
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Subject:        Re: [ukha_d] [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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