Home Automation….. Yeah I can turn on my A/C from anywhere!

So I hadn’t been too big on doing any home automation but for some crazy reason I really got a bug about setting up some automation. So this last week or so I have been trying some different solutions and setting up some devices and have finally rounded out the start to my home automation adventure. The setup consists of the following: A  Insteon ToggleLinc Relay and few  SwitchLinc – Insteon switches for lights A Venstar 7-day programmable Thermostat and Insteon Thermostat control A pair of Insteon Access Points A Insteon PowerLinc USB Controller My first attempt for software was MControl. Yeah…. can’t really recommend it  lot’s of weird issues lots of trouble pairing devices to the PLC (PowerLincController) and support...

Posted by on Jul 25, 2008 in Geek, House, Jeremiah Owen, Tech | 0 comments

Twitter Updates for 2008-07-24

Going to bed… So sleepy! # Coding…coding… coding… # @extralife Welcome to iPhone 3G club!! # @extralife twinkle has some cool features but I like Twitterific better. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-23

Getting cranking on some work stuff. Bummed the mac mini didn’t work out for the HTPC oh well it will now live in the closet as a server! # I hate that they made SSL so screwy in Exchange 2007. Why oh why do I have to buy a SAN or configure some messed up IIS setup? #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-22

@extralife I already got clearance from the wife to head up next year can’t wait!! # Mac mini came, already upgraded the RAM just downloading the bajillion updates…. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-20

At grandma’s birthday party having some amazing carrot cake! #

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