Re: Hi- what is considered the standard quality home controller of choice? JDS Stargate or other?

[Carlos Cabrita <ccabrita@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim wrote:
> I'm about to move to a wreck of a place - it's going to need electrics
> rewiring and plastering. I'd like to create a versatile infrastructure
> capable of fitting in with some form of a home automation system.
>
> I'm currently thinking of running a couple of cat5 cables to each room
> as well as the new electrics. Also at least stereo input feed to each
> room and one mic feed from each room to a central controller - have
> heard about the JDS Stargate system. something like that.
>
> Maybe there are better systems around now... I want to eventually have
> a system of at least X10, maybe one of the more proprietary systems
> around. I want to be able to automate a lot of functions in my home. I
> would like to have thumbprint biometrics and role-based access and
> voice control to the various functions of my home.
>
> What would people here recommend as the best current 'controller' for a
> home automated house that I'd like to have?
>
> And what would anyone here suggest to me in terms of cable/conduit
> laying, general design and which system to go for?
>
> Also what sort of budget would I be looking at? I used to be network
> support, and would be more than happy to buy a crimper and make my own
> sockets to save on costs.
>
> Can anyone recommend any good sites describing how best to wire for a
> home automation system I would like?
>
> thanks
>
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