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X10 CM12 burned resistor (R1) - replacement resistor value needed...
ab1, long time listener, first time caller.. I have an old CM12 which I've bought on eBay (condition was always a little questionable). Anyway, it worked for a few weeks and then stopped. I opened it...
View ArticleCurrent Cost Serial Not working
I've plugged my old Current Cost back in to my raspberry pi after a long time in the cupboard and I can't get the serial port to work. I've tried both 2400 & 9600 baud (it's a Classic Current Cost...
View Articlepython rasbbmc api XAP
Hello there here is a piece of python largely inspired by "xpl chumby" of doghouse for notifications in xbmc. I'm not a programmer, away from, I copy the code here and I'm trying to adapt. XAP works on...
View ArticleIs this the UKs Smartest Home?
The home of Chris and Clare Hunter has a traditional stone exterior that belies the all-encompassing smart home system that resides within. A house that makes intelligent autonomous decisions rather...
View ArticleHA choices for major wired rebuild/extension - thoughts welcomed
Hi, I hope someone can help me on thinking through the options for a full-spec home automation set-up on a major refurb/extension that Im doing. I want a pretty fully-featured set up, and the house...
View ArticleNew Android TV box
Just thought I would post a quick teaser here. We are in the process of developing an Android TV box, mainly to run XBMC. With various plugins already installed. So its basically a plug n play media...
View ArticleHome Alarm System
I have searched online for a GSM home alarm system and Visonic, Yale, Infinite Prime and CommPact seems to be the most popular ones, what are your thoughts and which one you suggest me to purchase? I...
View Articlexapflash wont display myvalue
this is my xap message (french electricity ) xap-header { v=13 hop=1 uid=FF.00AA:0001 class=tsc.Info source=teleinfo.xap.compteur:edf } input.state { hchc=40355993 hchp=42122889 ptec=HP iinst=6...
View ArticleOld plan appearing after restart
Twice in the last couple of weeks my Cortex PC has fallen over. The defibrillator has done its work and rebooted the PC, but Cortex has come back using an old house plan. I only noticed when a couple...
View ArticleEvohome and CS92 - binding.
I have the Evohome starter kit, a CS92 DHW kit and a DTS92 room stat. (placing the Evohome controller in a suitable place as a room stat is not on due to lack, of 230V in the suitable place, and an...
View Articlexap-serial standalone
Hello there I tried for several days to adapt "xap-serial" to work alone on a DockStar, the goal is to integrate the XBee network. a XSTICK ttyUSB0 in the DockStar. Seeking to use the XBee non-api,...
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Din Rail Adaptor for Pattress
Hi All, I've been searching around for a way of attaching pattresses to Din Rail for use with ODI, QAI, QAO etc but haven't found anything at a reasonable cost in this country so I decided to design my...
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Din Rail Adaptor for Pattress
Hi All, I've been searching around for a way of attaching pattresses to Din Rail for use with anything that requires mounting in a pattress but haven't found anything at a reasonable cost in this...
View ArticlePresence missing from module
I'm pleased to say that I now have my network up and running with Cortex. I've now got my front doorbell and our ParcelPod connected to the inputs of an older MFP, and the door bell connected to a...
View ArticleInsteon light switch- double
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the forum and AH. Although I've investigated for the past 6 or so months I'm not an expert by far but I learn very quickly (normally by mistakes :o) My question is if there...
View ArticleNewbie just purchased some kit, any advice please?
Hi, I have just purchased the following equipment from ebay 1 CM12U Computer Interface module (serial) 1 TM12U Wireless Tranceiver module 1 MS13E2 Motion Detector module 2 FM10U Filter modules 6 LM12U...
View ArticleSwitch operation (toggle)
I hope someone can help me! My lights come on when it's dark, presence and timer. All works fine. I have set a switch to toggle the light so that if the person in the room doesn't want the light on,...
View ArticleDisable broadcast and AUI
Hi all. In setting up my AUI I've encountered some odd behaviour. I have the button push set to trigger the visitor calls action but also to play a sound local to the AUI. The trouble is this local...
View ArticleEvohome HR92
Dear expert, I installed evohome in my home but without thermostat initially. Now I want to install them (9 in total) and therefore I want to buy 2 packs of 4 and 1 single one. I am living in UK and my...
View Articleold modem new operating system
Hi all, I have been trying to get my ancient external Tornado 56.6k data fax voice modem working with my new Win2008R2 server and Cortex. I have had to install via a USB to serial converter but managed...
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