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    Distribute 5.1 surround sound from multiple sources

    fwiw, i use a xantech 4x4 component matrix which outputs each zone to component and a cat 5 which is good up to 1000 feet. the cat 5 recievers are a little expensive but i have paid an average of about 110 on ebay for them, the transmitter is built into the video matrix. i picked up the matrix...
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    Look at this Chinese A/C wiring

    if the switch only has two wires it is a dead end switch leg meaning that in the light the neutral is connected to the light as is needed for it to work, and the hot wire is connected to one of the wires that goes to the switch, and the other wire returning from the switch is connected to the light
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    RA2 or Z-Wave?

    ra2 integration partners http://resi.lutron.com/radiora/RadioRA2/Dr...74/Default.aspx ra2 website http://www.lutron.com/Products/SingleRoomC...s/Overview.aspx you cant find better looking keypads, and ra2 is on an fm frequency that isnt suitable for most other devices (short burst...
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    RA2 or Z-Wave?

    what products are you comparing and what do they cost per device? i can assure you that lutron has a much more established reputation for reliability and innovation, and for me there isnt a keypad that has the high end look as lutrons for any price. a decent dimmer cost 30 bucks, what do the...
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    RA2 or Z-Wave?

    the software allows your maximum device count to increase from 50 to 100 and makes programming and subsequent changes much easier. also you can integrate your ra2 system with other control systems like control4, hai, and all the other big names when programmed with the software. If you are...
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    RA2 or Z-Wave?

    Lutron wants to put ra2's best foot forward, and that is going to be accomplished by having experienced installers/integrators install it. If they just gave the software to anyone then people will buy it and install it and miss out on many potential features that an installer would have been...
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    Will the ipad be the ultimate-home-automation-controller?

    could we see some more screen shots, those look great
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    CommandFusion puts another round in RadioRa's chamber

    when will that plugin be available to the general public. I would love to get my feet wet with commandfusion and ra2 integration, probably a good idea to wait for the plugin though
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    That is really cool, i think its great that there is no pc required to be running. Hopefully i can spend some time this weekend learning more about commandfusion. Very interesting indeed
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    Keep getting the message bad login too many login attempts, I have to crash, got to be out the door by six. I'll let you know if I have any better luck tomorrow. Thanks again man
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    defaultuser/default
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    192.168.1.2
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    Fiasco - Thanks for the offer, i have iviewer installed on my ipad and where would you like me to send the integration report to?
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    I have a ra2 main repeater hooked to my wireless network, ra2 dimmers, and an ipad. Would I need to run something on a pc connected to the network to make it work?
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    What hardware would be required fiasco, other than an iPhone/touch/pad?
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    I'm surprised that didn't occur to me either, that does make more appealing, although it is still lower wattage, still that is a much narrower price gap once you figure that in, makes me wonder if I would really rather cut in a bigger box
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    fiasco - thanks for the very detailed info you have provided in this thread, there have been almost 800 views, i think that is great exposure for ra2. Also i think those shades look great. I do have to ask though, what is a sodium hallide fixture? :( Just giving you a hard time, you are...
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    Herdfan - just curious how many loads and keypads your hw system has and how much it would cost if someone wanted the same setup that you have. Also i think that alot of the members here are the type who like to be able to make changes to their systems, i know that can be done easily with ra2...
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    wouldn't want to hook up a dimmer to any of that is what i meant to say
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    Ra2 is a game changer - i have the hook up

    sorry i should have been clearer, i would like to turn off non lighting loads, like av equipment, etc. i would want to hook a dimmer up to any of that
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