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    Meter reading with AI

    Now with AI

    See here for a summary
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    I wasn't aware a bridging module was a...

    I wasn't aware a bridging module was a possibility. I deliberately refrained from suggesting a wireless bridging technology as I am aware that there are problems with Zigbee, zwave etc. Licencing...
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    Connecting round the home

    I've just read https://www.troyhunt.com/iot-unravelled-part-1-its-a-mess-but-then-theres-home-assistant/ which is a really interesting read if you are into home automation. The followup is...
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    I dealt with the problem of having large gaps in...

    I dealt with the problem of having large gaps in the following way. On the door itself (the moving part) I stuck a flat magnet and on the frame I used the reed part of the reed switch (the bit with...
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    I bought a bunch from Clas Ohlson. They were...

    I bought a bunch from Clas Ohlson. They were plastic too, though.
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    This came up in the Idratek forum once. It seems...

    This came up in the Idratek forum once. It seems to be a gap in the market, as no window/door manufacturer seems to produce integrated 'smart' windows or doors and there don't seem to be any after...
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    First thing I wondered too - does it now run as a...

    First thing I wondered too - does it now run as a service rather than a user program?

    Andrew
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    Recently I put in some bifold doors and it...

    Recently I put in some bifold doors and it occurred to me that here too was an opportunity for door manufacturers to add some value. Why isn't it possible to buy doors and windows with built in reed...
  9. Sounds interesting. I've wanted a unit that can...

    Sounds interesting. I've wanted a unit that can tell me when an appliance is switched on (i.e. consuming power), rather than needing power consumption measuring, but I assume the Sonoff device would...
  10. Thread: SSDs?

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    I'm using a SSD in my Cortex PC (a laptop) as...

    I'm using a SSD in my Cortex PC (a laptop) as well as all my other PC's. I can't see any reason why you shouldn't use them. You have to be aware that SSD's tend to fail catastrophically- i.e. one...
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    Die Hard Brazil

    Die Hard
    Brazil
  12. Thread: Doorbell

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    Idratek uses standard wav files. The sound...

    Idratek uses standard wav files. The sound editor I'd recommend is Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/. It's free and can do what you want.

    Andrew
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    Programming Sonos

    I've looked at the possibility of linking the two. Sonos uses standard web API's, but to connect the two you would need something to act as an intermediary to translate between the two systems. ...
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    XP is now end of life, so if you are replacing...

    XP is now end of life, so if you are replacing your PC I would certainly upgrade. I would suggest Windows 7 is the safer choice, but know of no reason why Windows 8 shouldn't work. That said I'm...
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    The actual sensor circuit is 5V though.

    The actual sensor circuit is 5V though.
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    Touch switches

    Found this today when browsing.

    http://www.sensor.co.uk/switches/replacement/#specs

    It seems they sell the sensors separately.

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    Yes, that's certainly possible. My point was,...

    Yes, that's certainly possible. My point was, though, that I didn't want to get into these workarounds of the sort that you have to use if you are using X10 devices. For example, if your room has...
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    Live circuit detection

    Just an observation really. One of the nice things about Idratek is that the modules give state feedback, but I was thinking that the ones with changeover relays could be improved by signalling not...
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    Already invented!

    Sounds like http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1394448/Doorbell-tricks-burglars-thinking-youre-home-invented-schoolboy-Laurence-Rook-13.html
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    Air quality sensors

    Has anyone looked at this? I have seen a number of US projects about this generally, but nothing over here. Airbot -...
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    That's useful. I wasn't sure from the IPD...

    That's useful. I wasn't sure from the IPD specification sheet whether the unit would operate properly if there was only a backup battery power connection and no primary mains charge connection, but...
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    Using Solar power to power Idratek

    I have just built a shed and was looking to put lighting in it. After some research it seems it is much simpler to use solar power for this as one avoids the complications required to take a feed...
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    I wouldn't rule out a networking issue. In my...

    I wouldn't rule out a networking issue. In my experience hanging is often associated with Windows trying to contact some network resource and failing. This can be if it is looking for a network...
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    Though not cheap Forbes & Lomax do momentary flat...

    Though not cheap Forbes & Lomax do momentary flat plate switches in various finishes - http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/forbes-and-lomax-button-dimmer-four-gang-momentary-switch-p-18169.html
    and...
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    Yes, it is possible it is getting draughts coming...

    Yes, it is possible it is getting draughts coming from behind, through a cable duct. I'll check that.

    It is also helpful to know how the resolution setting relates to the self-reporting as well....
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