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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole House Distributed HDTV | Steven R.Gould | Jun 2008 |
In this article we present one way of distributing HDTV around the home. And all without having to run expensive, dedicated component video, digital audio and/or HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables to every room. | |
| Ultimate Garage Door Monitor | CocoonTech | CocoonTech | Feb 2006 |
Remember, any amateur home automation enthusiast can tell you if the garage door is “open or closed” based on magnetic contact sensors, but a REAL home automation enthusiast can tell you within a few inches the EXACT position of the garage door itself!! |
| How To Build An X-10 Broadcast Car Monitor | CocoonTech | CocoonTech | Apr 2005 |
One solution would be to have the vehicle "broadcast" a unique X-10 signal when it is started and then broadcast another signal (at longer intervals) when the car is turned off. |
| Node Zero Gallery | Various | Feb 2005 |
"Node Zero" is the area in the house where all the cables come together. Below is a selection of N0s belonging to our readers. You can see photos and read descriptions of a variety of projects, from a few simple components in a cupboard under the stairs, to huge multi rack installations. Hopefully this page will show you what can be done and inspire you to do your own. | |
| Installing your own Network | Jesse Riling | Oct 2004 |
In this edition of the Hometoys.com e-magazine I am going to take you through the basic steps from cabling and hardware to installing your own basic wired home network. | |
| ADS Tech InstantMPX | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Marken Communications | Oct 2004 |
One test we tried just for the heck of it was taking our DivX files and storing them on DVDR. The result? Over six and a half-hours of high quality movies on a single disc. |
| Probe Zone Hub & Monitor | Mark Goodwin | Apr 2004 |
This project is to address a major problem faced by many Home Automators, who are looking for a more intelligent way to monitor the status of their equipment throughout the home. To find out more on the Probe Zone Hardware Solution, visit the Probe Zone Website. | |
| Affordable Home Automation Solutions | Paul Custodio | X10.com | Apr 2004 |
The following three examples are simple home solutions that can be implemented in nearly any home on nearly any budget, using equipment available from X10.com. |
| Sweet Automated Dreams | Tim Skaja | Apr 1998 |
"Another remote control in the bedroom is built into a custom console mounted on the under side of the headboard. The entire console is illuminated with glowing LEDs for use in the dark. In addition to the X-10 control, there is a clock, security control panel, and an indoor/outdoor thermometer." |
