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Wireless (WiFi) enabled CM15A interface
pwalde:
It would be great if someone made a WiFi enabled wireless computer interface or a USB dongle you could attach to where the USB cable goes on the CM15A ActiveHome Pro module so you could operate with a laptop or a PocketPC
Alan V:
It's not likely to happen. The microprocessor in the CM15A would need to be changed to one that can provide USB host capabilities. Also, the microprocessor firmware would need to be re-written to handle the WiFi stack.
HA Dave:
--- Quote from: Alan V on December 16, 2008, 12:01:54 PM ---It's not likely to happen.
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Your so right Alan V! But pwalde's wish is still valid.
Right now (almost) everyone can get Internet connectivity to their Home Automation using AHP and the CM15A... ether through the X10 servers or "other" [third-party] software. The only difference is currently a Home Automation computer MUST be in the loop. Of course the same could be accomplished by adding a big enough microprocessor and firmware to the interface... basically making the interface a tiny little computer. Unfortunately.... tiny little niche computers are expensive. Fortunately full sized computers have gotten cheaper and cheaper.
I have been running a Home Automation Computer (24/7) for a couple years now. I know... Many people still bulk at the idea of running a Home Automation computer. But the additional "smartness" that I get from all that processing power.... is too much to pass up.
I do perform all my own computer repairs and setups which does save a bunch of money. I also use old [what I call] curb-side computers. Curb-side computers can actually be found setting beside the trash cans (on the street curb) on trash pick-up day. Although it's best to ask around and find computers that have been replaced... and are currently only gathering dust and blocking walkways.
My setup uses an old P3, XP computer. I did need to upgrade the RAM... and found that [used] at a flea market. The computer ain't much... but it does make a difference. I have a Home Automation video at YouTube < link.
cnpalmer:
Actually using a wireless USB hub would work as well.
You would plug the CM15A into the wall outlet, run the USB cable to the wireless USB hub and then plug the wirelss USB transmitter to your PC/laptop.
They aren't cheap... +$100 or so... here's a link to one...
http://www.buy.com/prod/d-link-wireless-usb-4-port-hub-d-link-4-port-wireless-usb-2-0-hub-x-4/q/loc/101/205814249.html
And another...
http://www.buy.com/prod/iogear-ultra-wideband-wireless-usb-2-0-hub-and-adapter-iogear-4-port/q/loc/101/205130621.html
HA Dave:
--- Quote from: pwalde on December 16, 2008, 07:34:52 AM ---It would be great if someone made a WiFi enabled wireless computer interface or a USB dongle you could attach to where the USB cable goes on the CM15A ActiveHome Pro module so you could operate with a laptop or a PocketPC
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--- Quote from: cnpalmer on December 16, 2008, 03:39:25 PM ---Actually using a wireless USB hub would work as well.
You would plug the CM15A into the wall outlet, run the USB cable to the wireless USB hub and then plug the wirelss USB transmitter to your PC/laptop.
They aren't cheap... +$100 or so... here's a link to one...
http://www.buy.com/prod/d-link-wireless-usb-4-port-hub-d-link-4-port-wireless-usb-2-0-hub-x-4/q/loc/101/205814249.html
And another...
http://www.buy.com/prod/iogear-ultra-wideband-wireless-usb-2-0-hub-and-adapter-iogear-4-port/q/loc/101/205130621.html
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By golly.... I do think thats what pwalde asked for! You get a HELPFUL from me cnpalmer.
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