On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Don Kelly <d...@donkelly.biz> wrote: > Continuing top posting... > > The same argument could be made for any commercial solution. Why use > Asterisk when we could throw $4,000 at our problem for a commercial > solution?
Really???? > > I'd like to have a solution that would have the features you suggest for > $400. Doesnt exist on planet earth not even with Asterisk. The closest you'll get to your mentioned price is a commercial solution. > > --Don > > > On Behalf Of C F > Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 11:43 AM > > Search the lists. Some hints: > Viking electronics makes a door box that connects to any analog line > (IIRC e-20). > They also make a DTMF keypad that integrates in series with any analog > line. They might also make a door box with a DTMF keypad on it. > Sandman makes a relay that will get energized when there is a ring on > the line which could be used to unlock the door. > > However, why would you use asterisk? Using asterisk for the sole > purpose of MDU entry system is like using windows for asterisk, it > works but why? > Go for the commercial solutions, it comes with a geziilion options for > your setup one of them the ability of chosing an apartment, another > add key fobs, another one is the ability of using a code for the > residence (not guests) to unlock the door. Also the interface with > asterisk you will have to build one from scratch. The commercial > solutions have em built in. > > On 4/10/11, Bruce B <bruceb...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi Everyone, >> >> Looking to replace a condo intercom system. Apparently the current one > taps >> into the lines and dials phone numbers but needs to be changed as it's >> faulty. >> >> I will probably still use the same analogue dialing and back it up with a >> VoIP line and use the current cabling that is in place. But as for as the >> door opening function goes, I am not sure how to interface and how open >> these modules are usually built. >> >> I would appreciate it if someone with experience can throw in some > pointers >> as to what I might be facing and what challenges I have to solve to > replace >> this with a nice Asterisk system. >> >> Thanks, >> > > -- > _____________________________________________________________________ > -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- > New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: > http://www.asterisk.org/hello > > asterisk-users mailing list > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > -- > _____________________________________________________________________ > -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- > New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: > http://www.asterisk.org/hello > > asterisk-users mailing list > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > -- _____________________________________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users