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Greetings, I have started working with the SDK for my Way2Call Hi-Phone DeskTop Lite. I am using the latest 64-bit drivers. I am trying to figure out the .NET API and am using VB.NET. I was able to get it to Dial a number so I think my setup is probably ok. I may be getting bogged down with...

Are there any options for reading/writing the Elk I/O on the RS-485 data bus other than through the Elk M1G? Is there a chance of developing a driver (or does one already exist perhaps) that would access the I/O from a computer. I realize the computer would have to have access to the data bus...

I know this gets asked from time to time but I was just wondering if there is anything going on in the Elk world? Things seem to have been mighty quiet, or perhaps I have overlooked something. Spanky, any chance of a hint or two or at least if something is being developed in the M1 arena...

Is anyone using an atom based motherboard that you are particuliarly pleased with? I was thinking of replacing the MB in my existing tower (it died this week) with something that would be very low wattage. I mainly run HomeSeer and JR Media Center. I presently have several PCI sound cards that...

I may have a need for quite a few variables in the Elk for things like sprinkler control, etc. and was wondering about the possibility of using the Lighting in an Elk M1 for additional variable storage (if not using X10 with the Elk). Since the Elk has a some what limited supply of variables and...

Things seem to be pretty quiet on the Elk front. Any M1G firmware updates around the corner that might provide new functionality, such as additional instructions for rules, etc.? Perhaps a hint as to how far off we might be from an M2 or whatever? Spanky may not want to comment, but I thought...

I thought it might be helpful to have a place to discuss and share ideas on using the information obtained from the ECM-1240 in our home automation efforts. Brian

I think there are a number of us using the Elk for home automation purposes and the Elk Keypads are handy as a user interface and display. Is there any possibility of providing a way to turn off the default display of "Ready To Arm" and allowing access to the first line of the display via rules...

Is anyone doing any work with the managed API (a .Net solution that is not dependent on com) for speech that I think is part of the version of the .Net framework that Windows Vista installs? I am not sure at this point if what I am stating here is correct or not, I have just started looking...

I believe there was mention of some Elk M1 memory being freed up in some of the more recent firmware releases. Is there any possibility that support for naming outputs between 65 and 208 will be added? I posted this question on the HomeSeer site and later realized it might be better asked here...

For anyone that might be interested, Elk posted some firmware updates on their website yesterday. Brian

Spanky, I have an Elk M1G in my home that I have been very pleased with. My installation is perhaps a little odd in that I have several of the ELK-M1XIN Zone Expanders and ELK-M1XOV Output Expanders installed that I use mainly for hardwired control of lighting and ceiling fans in my home. This...

I just built a new computer for Home Automation that is running Windows Vista. I was wondering if there are any ElkRP betas available for Vista users. I need to get ElkRP running on my new machine but I have some concerns about installing the current version since it appears that there may be...

Is there any plan to allow naming of Elk M1G outputs between 65 and 208. This would make rules much more readable for those of us who use higher output numbers either as internal coils or as actual outputs. I posted this question on the Elk board but I guess it has not yet been spotted yet. I...

I am planning to install some sprinkler valves in two different locations outdoors to be controllrd by Elk outputs. One location would be somewhere around 75' and the other one around 125' away. I do not want to do anything that could bring the rest of my system down in case of a problem. I have...

I am using an Elk and HomeSeer for home automation along with J River Media Center and several USB soundcards for cheap zoned whole house audio. This works for a music collection but I was wondering if there is a reasonable way to get the music player to play from a line level source such as an...

I am considering enclosure options other than the 14" and 28" offered by Elk. I am thinking something like a 50" (or larger if available) enclosure. I wish there was something wider than 14" available but so far I have not seen anything. Was hoping for some feedback and recommendations on which...

I noticed the following on CR Magnetics web site (advertised as a new item) for applications that require an on/off indication of current flow. This unit has a low fixed trip point (fully on at 350ma). They have three flavers of this model as well as a model with a larger opening for the wire...

First of all, I have been impressed with my M1G and have found it to be rock solid. My system presently consists of the following: One M1G Control (The battery is not connected at this time) One KP1 Keypad One ELK-M1DBHR Data Bus Hub Retrofit Three M1XIN 16 Zone Expanders addressed as...

I am presently using J River Media Center to control several zones (USB sound cards) for whole house audio. I am muting or pausing the music when Homeseer has something important to say. I would like to be able to input an external audio source (possibly satellite radio or TV audio) and have it...