Re: Question.. would like to use Java how good is it for interfacing to PC?

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--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "vectra999uk2002" <questuk1@...>
wrote:
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> Hi
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> Am once again looking at home automation, my own projects. Most will
interface through the RS232 port or USB.
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> Have looked a lot on the internet but not really found the answer.

What is it that you are trying to do specifically?

I've written my whole home automation system from scratch in Java and its
the best way to do it in my view. I've got Java wrappers written for X10,
Dallas 1-wire, Ethernet IO boards, etc. which mean I can pick and choose
which hardware I use and where. As new technologies come and go I can use
them and swap the old ones out. I'm also using many technologies together,
choosing the best one for each task to be automated.

I'm not tied to any particular controller, user interface or devices. I'm
using web browsers, iPhones and Android devices to control the home and the
devices within it.

By separating and abstracting the hardware in a Java software layer, you
can completely control the behaviour of any device or sensor in your home.
I can also control linkages between devices so that one event has an impact
on any number of devices. I've not seen any one technology or controller
'off the shelf' that even gets close to the kind of features I can enable
programmatically.

On top of that, there are Java for text to speech, sunset/sunrise
prediction, email, SMS, Twitter, Google Latitude and a whole range of other
services that can be used to make your home more intelligent and dynamic.

So I guess my question is, why isn't everyone using Java for home
automation?




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