Re: Room temperature measuring system

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--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Vargster <vargster@...> wrote:
>
> I realise many people run 1-wire with no problems, but many more seem
to
> have tried and failed - me included...
>
> I ended up with one of Justin's (off this lists) TOM10 boards, it's
like the
> Quasar but with 10 sensors, connected and powered by a single USB
port. No
> issues, no hassles, it just works (tm).
>
> If you factor in the cost of decent 1-wire to rs232/usb converter,
it's not
> as cheap as it first appears.

I disagree on this. I've used 1-wire technology in my home for years now
without any real problems and I'm planning to use it in my new build too.
I'm using cat5 cable to connect it all up and a few projects here:

http://www.robcollingridge.com/projects/

These will all soon migrate to here as I get round to updating them:

http://www.dreamgreenhouse.com/projects/index.php

Always, always, always used wired stuff for home automation if you can.
Wireless and powerline technology is a last resort!

Wired is more reliable, more secure and you can power lots of stuff over
Ethernet cables. If you duct it properly too (which doesn't add much in a
new build), then you can also add more cables or upgrade old ones.

Rob



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