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Anyone know anything about the financial markets and if there is an API to get stock prices like automation systems get the weather?   Maybe there is some RSS subscription methods for it.   Just wondering if anyone does something like this in the home automation spaces.     My dad watches the...

I am moving out of the virtual Crib =( I have a lot of extra stuff to sell. Mind you, these are not the items used in the vCrib, these are NEW spare items I never got around to installing. SignalLinc 4826B - $60 ($99 current retail) http://www.smarthome.com/4826B/SignaLinc-3...Repeater/p.aspx...

I bought a $40 chinese door phone system from Geeks. I already have my doorstrike interfaced to my HA setup, but this phone has Doorstrike control built in. So my plan is to hook the Two wires from the phone that should go to the door stike to a sensor that will simply tell the HA system that...

Man, everytime I do a search, it seems like there is some new Home Automation system promissing to change the world. http://www.homeautomationonline.com/Default.aspx if anyone knows about this software, I would like to hear more. AI is what it is all about for me, but I keep feeling more...

I had my new landscaper (Silverlawn in KS http://www.silverlawn.com/) come out to give me a bid on laying some paving stones on my porch which was already prepped for them. He sent about a 22-year old boy to come bid it. He looked at the work and quickly said "oh, that is no problem, you...

I am back, requesting another 3.5 minutes of your life. I have a new video of an Elk-73 speaker mod I made for a HA interface. I got tired of the troubles of wireless mics and decided to put a few of these around the house too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emfp-6VGi7U Thanks, Vaughn...

$7 Elk-73s are a great deal, but I am at the point now that I hear "What did she say?" just too often. I am driving the speakers from the Speaker out jack on a PC, then into 2 Elk 10W amplifiers with an AB8SS and just using the left channel. I am thinking of using like 5.25" In-wall speakers...

I have just ordered a Z-Wave starter/kit and SDK. I have a new developer working on Z-Wave for vCrib and he is making great progress, so time to order some switches, but I have a couple questions. In my upstairs, I do not have neutral lines in most of my switches and was browsing on...

I just have to plug Chief Architect for their awesome demo. This link will show you everything that can be done with Chief Architect X, which basically is showing you what is state-of-the-art in the field of 3D design. But this series of videos is more than that, it is a fine example of...

Another silly step in home security has been made =) My wireless night vision rc car has been upgraded with the same machine gun as I used in the USB gun turret project. I shot a short video of me driving it via the plasma and shooting 100 rounds or so in the house. If you are familiar with...

Since I have never used another HA app, I am curious about the functionality of packages like HAL that are dedicated to it and also HS, PH, etc. I just put out a 1 minute demo of my TTS and am curious how it compares to others. Also looking for feedback on what types features people would...

Ok, there were a few threads about how even with a security system, you or the cops may not get there in time. So I talked about a USB gun turret, I have two days into the project now and have released a video. I was so happy with the project, I have ordered new servos and brackets already to...

I have finished automating and securing my lower closet, which leads to my wiring closet. I made a demo video of it and put it on my site. It is also hosted on YouTube. The video also hints at the Security, Event Videos and Weather displays I am working on right now. v1.6 is also getting...

My web site is still being worked on, but I thought I would put up some youTube links to a couple videos I shot last night. It has been a long time since I have released anything, but there should be a flood of stuff over the next few days. This first one is my half-bath and shows the...

I did not see much documentation on the net. Do these things just output a signal that is then read like any other wired motion sensor or something? I want to make sure I have a way to get the information into my HA software. I am planning on using a Phidgets 8/8/8's digital inputs to connect...

I was in the middle of a 12-hour shift and honestly read the email a little fast and did not realize it was for developers only. I did not release any information from their developer forums, just an email announcement which I get from SH occasionally, but still don't want to cause anyone...

About the time I got my first computer in 1984 or 1985 I saw a movie where a deaf man programmed his computer with TTS to help him order pizza. His project grew until his home was fully automated and the house's AI become somewhat sentient and took over. I would have to say this movie probably...

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HTSU-840-WB $174 for an 8" touchscreen is nice and I have been wanting to develop against one, but if this is one of those screens you HAVE to use the Stylus on, I'll pass. In my opinion, if you can't use your finger, it is not usable for as a home...

I have been struggling with wireless video for sometime. I finally bought a 8db 2.4ghz antenna from www.Wifi-Link.com. It was an great experience. Their prices were very good, nice website, COMPLETE product offering (cables, adapters, mounts, etc). It shipped fast and installed even faster...

http://www.raidentech.com/kodvr18chdiv.html This card looks much different than my eBay clone, but it still includes DigiNet software. I would think they would get in real trouble for that unless Kodicomm gave up and started licensing it... What do you all think? I don't even see FPS claims...