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I am using a small solar panel to provide power for some of my 12VDC computer accessories. I am also interested in powering a few landscape lights. I was looking for a way for Homeseer to control (ON/OFF) 12V devices so I purchased some 12V Elk relays (Elk-912B and Elk-924). The 924 relay is...

I use motion sensors to trigger my security cameras to take still photos. The photos are stored as jpg files in a folder for the day. I now have thousands of photos. I am looking for a way to search through the files and delete the ones that are "normal". For example, I will frequently get a...

I have enrolled in a "peak power billing" program being offered by my electric company. The program offers a lower rate during non peak times and a much higher rate during peak hours. I am using my home automation system to shut off many things during the peak hours of 3 to 7PM. I would...

Perhaps this is a dumb question, but I need some input on the proper use of a current sensor on a 220-240V circuit. To get an estimate of power consumption, is it necessary to measure the current flow on both legs of a 220V circuit? Steve Q

If you already have an xAP / 1-wire network, here is an inexpensive way to add power line monitoring. I have designed a small circuit based on a CR3110 current sensor and the DS2438 voltage sensor (battery monitor). Photo below. This circuit allows continuous monitoring of the power being...

In an effort to be a little greener and to keep my heating cost down, I have closed the registers in several rooms that are infrequently used. I am noticing that my gas furnace is now frequently "short cycling" i.e. it runs 2 back to back short cycles instead of one normal cycle. I presume...

I am looking for an inexpensive wireless receiver that I could use to trigger a relay. The relay would then connect a horn, siren or other noise making device. I am looking for a way to get rid of geese that are constantly in the yard. There is no electricity in the area so the entire device...

I am thinking about adding a solar panel and an inverter and be tied to the grid. Does anyone have any experience with an inverter connected to the house wiring. Will it generate enough noise to interefere with X10 signals? Steve Q

Anyone with an iPhone or iTouch should check out "Signal" from www.alloysoft.com This XP/Mac application allows complete remote control of iTunes via WIFI using iTouch or iPhone. I am using it along with Homeseer to control my whole house iTunes music system. Very nice user interface...

I am exploring ways to stream media (wirelessly) from my media center computer in my office to my Home theater in my family room. And to control everything via Homeseer. Apple TV looks promising as the most flexible and low cost solution. Does anyone have experience using Apple TV? What are...

Xap 1-Wire water leak detector There have been sa few posts lately regarding the need for an inexpensive sensor to detect water leaks. So if you have a 1-wire network here is a simple but very effective water sensor based on a DS2405 switch. The 1 -wire circuit will need +5V available. A...

I have been using the DS2405 for one-wire switching applications for the past 2 years. I recently purchased 10 DS2406 (TO92 package). I assumed the DS2406 could be used as a direct replacement for the DS2405. Unfortunately, I cannot get the DS2406 to communicate relaibly with mcsxap.exe. I...

I am using a CR Magnetics CR3110 / DS2406 / xap one-wire network to monitor my electric baseboard heat. Homeseer creates a logfile of ON/OFF times. I use the circuit contributed by Michael McSharry and posted to the Homeseer board by Rocco(...

I'm sure many of us have a modem in their computer that is just wasting energy! To put it to use, I was wondering if it could be used to detect an incoming call and then trigger an event to mute media player or iTunes. Has anyone done this? I did not find anything via search. Any ideas...

Is there a way to find out if a device is sucking up an X10 signal thereby preventing it from reaching X10 devices? About a week ago, several of my X10 modules stopped responding to Homeseer. I was amazed when I discovered that this was caused when I started working with an old computer from...