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This is just a little note for anyone that might be wondering or would like to convert from the TZ16 to the TR16 or vice-versa: the controller between the two is exactly the same and to convert from one to the other requires either adding the ZWave adapter or removing it. Beyond that, they're...

Hey all, I'm getting ready to start buying cable and what I've found is that everything I can think I'd want can be converted and ran over Cat5e. Here's my list of things to do: HD Distribution Analog/Digital Audio Phone Ethernet With 2 Cat5e cables I can use blauns to distribute Component...

I posted this over at Z-Wave world but they don't get nearly the traffic that Cocoontech does so I figured this would get more action/views. I’ve experienced personally and read many accounts of compatibility and functionality issues between products from different Z-Wave manufacturers. The...

Alright, to start this off here’s my list of hardware/software: CQC HAC07A Master Remote Intermatic HA06C Switches Intermatic HA22 USB Interface TZ16 Z-Wave Thermostat First off, the TZ16 apparently can’t be controlled by the Master Controller. I can add the Thermostat to the network fine...

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2021377,00.asp How to build the ultimate doghouse consisting of a ton of all kinds of crazy stuff with cameras, sensors, fans, and the list goes on. A buddy of mine sent this to me and I may steal some of the ideas. As I'm getting a fence installed later...

Looking for anyone using a TZ16 with a HA07 Master Controller. I can get the TZ16 to join the network successfully but I can't get it assigned to a channel. I hit the On and Off buttons simultaniously until Learn comes up then press and hold the Include button then hit the program button on...

I've been doing some work in my partially unfinished basement (read: ripping out all the crap that was put up before) and I'm finding some funkiness in the electrical wiring. I've never seen this before, but is it up to code to use the neutral wire in a bundle as a hot return for a switch...

I'm having an issue with my Rain8 Wifi and I'm hoping someone can help clear it up. I've got the Rain8 module set for a 30 minute shutoff. However, when I turn it on via CQC each zone only runs for 10 minutes before turning off. I'm not sending any off commands and it's 10 minutes, on the...

I’m trying to find a way that allows me to use the outside air to cool my house that doesn’t require me to do anything (open windows, turn on fans, etc.). What I’m finding is that to keep the inside at a reasonable temperature I have to run the AC even though it’s cooler outside than...

Hey all, I ordered one of the Rain8 Wifi’s a week or two ago because I want to replace my stand-alone irrigation controller and the wifi portion of the Rain8 makes the job very simple for me. I haven’t had a chance to get the Rain8 going yet, but I would like to talk a little bit about the...

Hey guys, long time no chat. I've had to postpone most of my HA plans while I hunt for a new house and I think I've found one I like with one exception. The house behind the one I'm looking at getting is on a major road. It's not so loud or close that you can hear the noise inside or feel any...

I was reading through a thread of DIY projects on another forum and one that came up was a guy who made his own projector. The thing is ugly as sin, but the project he followed can be seen here. I remembered reading before about people who were making their own projectors only more box type...

I was listening to NPR today and they had a really fascinating discussion on this new thing called a Fab Lab. (Listen to the Interview here) The discussion got a little above my head and I'm not entirely clear what the devil it is but it sounds like (and is described as) the precurser to a...

Hey all, I put together a flowchart outlining how I’d like to program an Elk control panel to control an HVAC system. The system, as it stands now, will consist of an Elk M1EZ8, an RCS TR16 thermostat, automated ceiling vents and remote temp sensors in each zone. The normal state of the...

I called up Automated Ceiling Registers today (who ironically enough are the makers of Automated Ceiling registers) to find out how much of a current draw one of these registers makes. (It's around 80mA-100mA per register by the way) I ended up with Lynn on the phone and proceeded to have a...

It’s been dawning on me recently that I need to automate the HVAC system in my town house. As things stand now I have a typical 1 zone HVAC system with the thermostat in the living room on the first floor and have to control heating and cooling by manually opening and closing vents as the...

I upgraded my media server because of lack luster performance in its original configuration and here's the results. Original Configuration: Dell PowerEdge 600SC 1.8GHz Intel Celeron 128k RAM 5 120G IDE Hard Drives running Windows 2k Server Software RAID 5 Performance: When ripping DVDs...

I finally received my tax return and thought I'd do a little shopping. Unfortunately I made a mistake in my order but it shouldn't be too big of a deal getting it fixed. My current setup is a Dell 600SC with 5 120G hard drives running software RAID 5. This thing is slow. So very, very slow...

Ran across this over at AVSForum and figured I'd spread the news. I'm pissed as I've always used DVD Decrypter and use a plugin for Meedio that use DVD Decrypter. Guess that's probably going to be discontinued as well. I'd be surprised if the other copy programs weren't next on the hit...

Hey Cocooners, I want to feed the output from my htpc into my kitchen. The problem I (think I) have is that the audio output from the htpc goes to a set of powered speakers. I want to control the volume for the powered speakers from the htpc but I want to control the volume of the kitchen...