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

["vectra999uk2002" <questuk1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Thanks Frank and Dreamgreenhouse, I have looked more into this and have
decided to down the C# route, as I did a reasonable amount of work on
interfacing last winter with VB2008 express. When i learn more about C# (as
its similar to Java in many ways) it will then enable me to be much more
familiar with Java.

I intend to control house central heating and some lightning with it using
xbee wireless and perhaps, Bye Bye standby wireless plugs as I am using
them conventionally and find them very good.

If i can get them to interface with my 433mhz wireless i did last winter
than i can control these also from my PC.

Any hints tips welcome, from anyone?


Regards

Gary



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "dreamgreenhouse_com" <yahoo@...>
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> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "vectra999uk2002" <questuk1@>
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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.
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> What is it that you are trying to do specifically?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> So I guess my question is, why isn't everyone using Java for home
automation?
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