Re: Touchscreen Ideas

["marcrfuller" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@...> wrote:
>
> I may be missing something, but what are/were you going to run the KVM
> over, if you have no Cat5?

Well, my general idea was that I CAN run whatever I need. I don't have
anything there at the moment, but at a minimum I am going to need to
channel the wall for the VGA/Serial/Power, so I could put some CAT5 in
there too.

The other idea to use a laptop wouldn't require anything other than
power. But I don't like the thought of a hot laptop running 24/7.

> If you can run two Cat5 cables, can use a usb-serial adaptor for the
> touchscreen and your budget can run to about a ton,
> There's this to extend the video:
> http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=CS1093201&N=0
> or p/n: CS1093201 (or CS10932)

Good idea.. I actually use one of these for my X10 interface. But....


> And this to extend the USB interface (specs state 45m though):

That could be a problem. It's a far run from the Node0 (which is in an
external building away from the main house) which then goes through
the attic, and then down to the rooms.

Appreciate the suggestions guys !

Thanks

Marc






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