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by zion_uk
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Plugin Development
Topic: Which approach to use for new hardware
Replies: 2
Views: 6230

Which approach to use for new hardware

Hi, I've just taken the plunge and ordered a TR60 RS485 Thermostat form the US (I'm in the UK). Whlie its in transit I want to start on the interface to Housebot. I was hoping someone could give me some advice on which approach to use? I'm going to use an RS232 converter so it will be an RS232 inter...
by zion_uk
Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: UK housebot compatible thermostat
Replies: 2
Views: 1800

UK housebot compatible thermostat

Hi,

Are there any thermostats I can buy in the Uk that will work with Housebot apart from the Digimax 210, which Isn't doing the job for me!

What are people using? Any protocol!

Thanks,

Z
by zion_uk
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New X-10, Old X-10, Insteon and Z-Wave ??????
Replies: 17
Views: 13125

Re: New X-10, Old X-10, Insteon and Z-Wave ??????

Hi,

I know this is an old thread but I'd like to give a vote for the new X10. I've run it for 2 years and never had any issues. It does 2-way comms so I think it must have come a long way since the original systems.

Z.
by zion_uk
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: X10 DIN RAIL vs X10 Inline
Replies: 0
Views: 81806

X10 DIN RAIL vs X10 Inline

Hi there, I've got a few DIN RAIL X10 LD11 units running some lighting in my living room and dining room. We're about to re-wire the rest of the house and I can't decide whether to go for more X10 DIN RAIL units or use the new "inline" modules which sit inside the light switches. The DIN R...
by zion_uk
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Housebot not working on WHS 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 6736

Re: Housebot not working on WHS 2011

Check to see if there are any files in the \HouseBot\dump directory. If there are, send the latest to me at support at housebot.com I checked it, but there is no file int the Program Files (x86)\HouseBot\dump directory. The new entry in the windows event log is the same that mentioned here: http://...
by zion_uk
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fresh Start with Heating Controls
Replies: 0
Views: 81225

Fresh Start with Heating Controls

Hi there, We're about to replace our ageing boiler with a brand new Worcester unit. As a result I can start again with the automated heating controls. I've studied the Worcester documentation a little and it seems that interfacing to them without using their propietary thermostats. Also I'm thinking...
by zion_uk
Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Housebot not working on WHS 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 6736

Housebot not working on WHS 2011

Hi all, I've got an HP Proliant Microserver (Dual core 1.3ghz, 4GB RAM) running Windows Home Server 2011 64-bit. I installed housebot (I used the "troubleshoot compatability" option first before installing) but it won't start up. The process appears briefly in Task Manager but then dissape...
by zion_uk
Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: UK Modem with Caller Display (USB)?
Replies: 2
Views: 1930

Re: UK Modem with Caller Display (USB)?

In case anyone else ever wonders the same thing, I managed to pick up a Conexant Modem (brand new) on ebay for £5.99. With a little playing around (with the modem initialisation string) I got it to work with Housebot. Bargain!!
by zion_uk
Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: UK Modem with Caller Display (USB)?
Replies: 2
Views: 1930

UK Modem with Caller Display (USB)?

Hi there,

Do most onboard motherboard modems support caller display?

If not, can someone please recommend me a USB voice modem with caller display that I can run with Housebot?

Thanks,

Scott
by zion_uk
Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Control Home Via Email or SMS for Dummies
Replies: 18
Views: 10565

Re: Control Home Via Email or SMS for Dummies

Hi,

Sorry for my naive question, but where is the 'SMS' bit here? I've read the instructions and it seems to be a way to control HB though email, but how do I do it through SMS?

Thanks,

Scott