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by MarkS
Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HouseBot - What do YOU use it for?
Replies: 10
Views: 6354

I use HouseBot to automate my WGL X-10 sprinkler system, lighting, thermostat, and to monitor my safe (logs everytime the safe door opens and closes). I also use a TempLinc sensor to fine tune the thermostat and control heat lamps to prevent my well from freezing in the winter. TempLinc will also be...
by MarkS
Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Something has changed here...
Replies: 8
Views: 4195

I just tried the link and there is nothing about Housebot, only Meedio Essentials and Meedio TV. I didn't get any error messages either. :(



Mark
by MarkS
Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: SmartHome TempLinc
Replies: 5
Views: 2287

Scott,



I already tried that, but the multiple devices never seemed to change. I also setup a controller and it never registered anything from the TempLinc.



Mark
by MarkS
Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:54 am
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: SmartHome TempLinc
Replies: 5
Views: 2287

Thanks Scott, I can live without it for a while. I want to use it to contol other devices based on the temperature. For instance, if it get below 25, turn on a heat lamp to prevent pipes from freezing, or if it gets above 100 turn on fans.



Mark
by MarkS
Wed Dec 03, 2003 5:55 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: SmartHome TempLinc
Replies: 5
Views: 2287

SmartHome TempLinc

Any chance you can add this as a device instead of just the generic X10 devices? http://www.smarthome.com/1625.HTML This particular unit uses more than one unit code to decode the temperature.



Thanks,

Mark
by MarkS
Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is this Possible?
Replies: 1
Views: 741

Is this Possible?

I am stuck with a dialup Internet connection for the time being. Is there any way to have HouseBot determine the status of an Internet connection and start it if not before launching a script such as the xmltv Get Listings and then disconnect after it finishes?



Mark