Re: I need a doorbell!!!

["noel_pilot" <HA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

hmmm sounds good....

...now i'm sure i will live to regret this but......How would you do
it with Cbus?!



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@...> wrote:
>
> You don't need a PC on 24/7 for basic functionality via a Web Brick
> (www.o2m8.com) e.g. bell-press is pushed, web brick output rings a
> bell etc. but you probably would for some of the more fun stuff (take
> photo / activiate sprinklers etc.). One of the great advantages of the
> web brick is that it can run self-contained should the rest of the
> network have a problem. The other thing I like about the newer version
> of the web brick is that it has a couple of mains-rated relays
> directly on the board (I've no connection to the web brick guys, other
> than an enthusiastic supporter).
>
> I don't know whether the Barionet (www.laser.com) and NetIOM
> (www.phaedrusltd.com) require a PC to be on 24/7. IIRC there's a
> version of the Barionet that is designed for door entry applications
> so can (again, IIRC) support audio. Have a look at the Barionet over
> at Laser.
>
> You could also do it with C-Bus too I guess.
>
> Keep us posted, and don't forget the pictures :-)
>
> HTH,
>
> Tim.
>
> On 8/30/06, noel_pilot <HA@...> wrote:
> > thats what im talking about :)  something whole new that i've not
> > dabbled with that means i can get learning once again! :)
> >
> > i've heard them mentioned lots but know nothing about them, any
links
> > to reading material for them?!  am i correct in assuming these
require
> > a pc on 24/7, not a big problem in itself as i may do that
anyway,
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Standard doorbell push-button connected to a NetIOM, Web
Brick,
> > > Barionet etc. which, when pressed, initates a xAP or xPL
event.
After
> > > that you can do what you like with it (play a sound inside,
flash a
> > > light, send a text message etc.)
> > >
> > > Halloween is coming up(!), maybe you could play a spooky
scream etc.
> > > to scare away the trick or treat-ers, flash the lights in
the
> > > pumpkins, turn on the garden sprinklers etc...the
possibilties for
> > > childish pranks are endless ;-)
> > >
> > > HTH,
> > >
> > > Tim.
>