Re: non proprietary stuff

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

http://caraca.sourceforge.net/

"Marc Gerges" <marc.gerges@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hello --
>
>Where should I start looking when I want to setup light control
>(switches, dimmers, relays) using non proprietary hardware?
>
>I'm after a setup with around 12 light points, multiple switches, and
>integration with my home server (e.g. access via standard protocols to
>the log and current status of lights). The only thing I found that was
>not limited to a single vendor was EIB, and that's expensive as hell.
>
>I do not want to use X10 equipment. My electric installation is setup
>to accomodate signal lines and power lines everywhere. I don't want to
>transmit signal over power with all its disadvantages. Plus, most X10
>equipment is for 110V AC, while I am using 220V AC.
>
>Regards,
>Marc