HouseBot

If i use a PPC:

-Does HouseBot support the hard buttons pres and direction pad ?

-Does it support direct IR via IrDa sender or CF emitter ?



Thanks to reply.



WiFi

WiFi,



For each Panel (window) on the Software Remote, you can map 10 different keys to change specific Properties on the HouseBot server. The 10 keys that you can remap are the four direction pad keys, the direction pad enter key, the five buttons found on the interface of most PPCs.



It doesn't support direct IR. The general idea is to install an 802.11 card into the PPC and have it communicate wirelessly over the LAN to the HouseBot server. The Server then will send the IR commands (or whatever it needs to do) in response to control interaction on the PPC.



Scott

I'm looking for a server it can send IR, drives two RS232 devices and minimun 4 relays. Everithing via 802.11 WLan.



Could your preconize me some stuff ?



Thanks a lot.



WiFi

Sorry, i forgot to specify i want not use PC server if possible in the cinema room.



WiFi

WiFi,



There are probably as many different opinions as different ways of setting up such a system. It's really in your best interest to investigate and find what works best for you.



If it were me I would probably get a GC-100-12 from Global Cache. It has all of what you need. The only thing is that you would need to purchase additional relays for the module. Also, currently there is no way to learn IR codes. You have to enter Pronto codes manually. This may make GC-100 a poor solution for you. Depending on your needs, you could even control the GC-100 from your PC without HouseBot (but it does limit what you can do).



You could also use an ADI Ocelotwhich will drive the IR. You can add additional SECU modules to the Ocelot that support relays. You would have to use the RS232 ports from your PC, or combine the Ocelot solution with the GC-100.



In the end you will have a PC running HouseBot. Hardware Interfaces (Ocelot, GC-100, or whatever) connected to the HouseBot machine. The Hardware Interfaces will be hard-wire connected to whatever equipment they are controlling. A HouseBot Software Remote can be used to control the equipment through HouseBot.



Hope this makes some sense,

Scott

Is it possible to use HouseBot without PC, and with GC 100 ?

I want a simple solution to drive DVD, ampli, Plasma, projector and TV Tuner without a PC in the cinema room.



I have a pronto to learn IR and send it to the Global Caché.



Thanks Scott.



WiFi

HouseBot runs on a Windows platform, so you need something like a PC to host it. It also needs to connect to the hardware that you are trying to automate, so a PC works out to be a good fit.



If you just want to control your equipment with a PPC, you might want to check out something like PDAWin.



Scott