Christophe Nowicki wrote: > On Tuesday 28 April 2009 13:47:05 John Molohan wrote: > >> Hi, >> > Hi Johan, > Hi. > >> Sorry for cross posting but I thought there might be users on either >> list that could help. Given I'm picking up keys to my first house on >> Thursday I've got a sudden interest in home automation. I know there's a >> plugin for freevo (for x10 I believe) but that's about it. >> > Freevo has a x10 plugin, this plugin use heyu ( http://www.heyu.org/ ) for > sending orders. > Cool. > >> From some quick research I see there's also zigbee as an alternative to >> x10. >> > Your google account is very limited ;) > Time is even more limited ;) > X10 is very old, was developed in 1975 (people were dancing disco music at > this time ;-) But it still a good protocol. > There are plenty "new" home automation protocols, like : > * C-BUS, not tested ; > * 1-wire, used for temperature monitoring and electronics ; > * RFXCOM, RF transmitter ; > * DMX, professional lighting controller ; > * X10 Security, X10 on RF, used by alarm systems ; > * xPL, open protocol ( This one really rocks : > http://wiki.xplproject.org.uk/index.php/Main_Page ) ; > * Zigbee, it a radio transmission protocol like Bluetooth or Wifi. > * A lots of other proprietary protocols, but you should avoid them, because > they will bind you with a manufacturer. > Excellent, this is the kind of info I was hoping for. > > >> I'm wondering if anyone has more knowledge on this and could share >> their experiences. >> > I use 1-wire, X10, xPL for home automation and Zigbee for robotics. > The subject is very large... > It certainly is. > >> I'm in Ireland so UK or Irish specific hardware info would be good. >> > I know that UK price are cheaper, I live in France, with the power of Euro, I > buy all my Home Automation items in UK ;-) > :) > > >> Off the top of my head what I'd be looking for initially >> at least is control over power socket outlets >> > Just switch on/off power outlets? X10 is enough. > >> and a gas powered boiler with radiators as the central heading system. >> > This is more complicated, you need temperature sensor and a smart controller > for the boiler. > > You should check the Bwired installation : http://www.bwired.nl/ > Will do. > There is a lot of informations on this website and the forum ( > http://www.domoticaforum.eu/ ) is active. > > Best Regards, > Thanks for this, I'll make sure to check it out and if I do ever go ahead with it to post back.
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