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SOLD!   Hi,   I've got a BUNCH of Insteon switches, some new, some old, some not working.   I'm contemplating just dumping it, but thought I'd offer it up here first.   I believe I have around 60 switches, keypads, lamp modules, controllers, motion sensors, etc.   Everything is sitting in a box...

Hi, I'm trying to do some basic intgration between my crestron system and my ELK M1 using a serial port. The problem is that I have an M1EXP attached to serial port 0. Is is possible to get the ELK to send out updates to the XSP serial ports? I'm not finding that this is possible. Thanks, W

I'm planning to add some wireless sensors to my elk M1G and now I wondering which path - the GE Crystal or the Honeywell units. They appear to have a similar array of sensors. Any thoughts on which one? (I do realize there are other requirement probably needed, but perhaps wanted to get an...

Hi, I am trying to locate a wide angle, outdoor camera with built-in IR illumination. I have a camera that works fine, but it's 3.6mm is not quite wide enough to fully capture the area of interest. I've been doing a number of web searches, but coming up empty. Any recommendations? Thanks, W

Hi, I have a desire (not really a need) to trend SPL (sound pressure level) values. While I'm aware of a commercial ways to do this for industrial engineering, I'm wondering if anyone here might be aware of a 'residential-level' way to do this. I'm particularly wondering about something that...

Hi, Does anyone have a good source for cctv power supply cables. I'm looking for a bare wire end with a 2.1mm male plug on the other - 6-10ft in length. Obviously, I could make my own (and will probably end of there)....but I hate soldering these cable ends. Any recommendations? Thanks, W

Hi, Anyone using the TED5000 and the google power app? I getting ready to buy a power meter and thinking this is the one to go with. Satisfied with the unit and the google service? Thanks, W

Hi, I was curious if anyone has connected an Elk to a russound compoint to get whole house annoucements using the compoint output. Thoughts? Thanks, W

I am trying to find a good VGA to component scaler that will allow 16:9 resolutions to be used on the PC and converted appropriately to HD component video (in 720P or 1080i). This is media player PC that I am connecting to my matrix switcher so it needs to be component video. The PC had VGA...

I was wondering if someone had determined what might be the best photo-hosting site - as with all things, I'm sure it depends on the need. I'm finding that each one I try out has a little nuance that makes it less than perfect. I've got about 21K photos that i currently have on my home server...

Hi, Still looking for Insteon switches - of any type, but not the Icon switches and preferrably the on/off and not dimmers. WE

Hi, I am in search of an 18V DC power supply that can supply about 6A@18VDC. I've been searching, but haven't found anything yet. I am suffering from too much cabling and need to simplify. Ideally, I'd like to wall mount the unit and cable over to the 4 components I need to power. I...

Hi, I have been trying to come up with the best way to mount a woodern frame over my in wall touchpanels. My requirements are that they are firmly attached, but are able to be removed. I've attached picture of the touchpanel in the wall. there are studs on either side of the panel. My plan...

I am finally getting around to completing my security system and I discovered that the company who pulled the window sensors did not put magnets on the window part. In looking at it myself, the sensor is exactly where the weatherstrip is located, so I'm not sure the best way to drill and place...

Hi, I am slowly installing a home-grown crestron system for whole-house A/V control. So far, so good. The one problem I've not solved yet is how to reliably sense the on/off status of the various wall-mounted flat panel TVs. I don't really have a good way to sense the current using a large...

Hi, I was wondering if I could get some feedback from anyone using a serial over ethernet device/application. I have a need to do this and would like to get some impressions on capability and reliability. I've been looking at the Elk IP232 and a few other devices. I need to be able to 'talk'...

Hi, I need to control some items that require dry contact relays. My elk appears to only have output voltage capabilities (unles I'm missing something) onboard. I need 6 relays. Will the ELK-M1RB work for this? Or is there another option? Is there a cheaper option? Thanks, W

So I am getting around to hooking up my ELK and I'm curious about the best way to get a really loud alarm with the wiring I pulled during construction. Basically, I have a single gang box on each floor (3) that I pulled a 4 conductor 22ga cable. I originall purchase a single in-wall siren and...

I've picked up a few from here so far, but I need a number of additional switches (insteon on/off preferred, but will entertain anything). Like anyone, I'm looking for a really good deal as I have a lot of these to buy. thanks, W

Hi, I have am working on deploying my Insteon lighting switches and now am wondering if someone has a suggested way to allow me to turn my Grafix Eye in my theater room on/off from an Insteon keypad? I only really want to be able to turn the lights on and off, no dimming or anything like that...