Re: Re: I need a doorbell!!!

["Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You don't need a PC on 24/7 for basic functionality via a Web Brick
(www.o2m8.com) e.g. bell-press is pushed, web brick output rings a
bell etc. but you probably would for some of the more fun stuff (take
photo / activiate sprinklers etc.). One of the great advantages of the
web brick is that it can run self-contained should the rest of the
network have a problem. The other thing I like about the newer version
of the web brick is that it has a couple of mains-rated relays
directly on the board (I've no connection to the web brick guys, other
than an enthusiastic supporter).

I don't know whether the Barionet (www.laser.com) and NetIOM
(www.phaedrusltd.com) require a PC to be on 24/7. IIRC there's a
version of the Barionet that is designed for door entry applications
so can (again, IIRC) support audio. Have a look at the Barionet over
at Laser.

You could also do it with C-Bus too I guess.

Keep us posted, and don't forget the pictures :-)

HTH,

Tim.

On 8/30/06, noel_pilot <HA@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> thats what im talking about :)  something whole new that i've not
> dabbled with that means i can get learning once again! :)
>
> i've heard them mentioned lots but know nothing about them, any links
> to reading material for them?!  am i correct in assuming these require
> a pc on 24/7, not a big problem in itself as i may do that anyway,
>
>
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@...>
wrote:
> >
> > Standard doorbell push-button connected to a NetIOM, Web Brick,
> > Barionet etc. which, when pressed, initates a xAP or xPL event.
After
> > that you can do what you like with it (play a sound inside, flash
a
> > light, send a text message etc.)
> >
> > Halloween is coming up(!), maybe you could play a spooky scream
etc.
> > to scare away the trick or treat-ers, flash the lights in the
> > pumpkins, turn on the garden sprinklers etc...the possibilties
for
> > childish pranks are endless ;-)
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Tim.