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Re: [ECS] Homevision PC question... Mark Gilmore Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:48:54 -0700

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Hi Stephen,
Given that you could use the X10 "Powermid" IR-repeaters
to send/receive IR signals to/from the PC, proximity
to your analog/digital lines would probably be a higher
priority. If you want to talk details, feel free to call
me at 423-745-0026 (weekends OK).

Stephen Weiss wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I am under the impression that some ECS users use the Home Vision PC
> product to interface ECS with X-10, IR, etc. I am also contemplating
> purchasing the unit to control the X-10 hardware and other devices in my
> house. My question is: Where do you locate the Home Vision unit so that
> it is operationally optimal?  I guess I may be a little confused as to
> the entire setup involving the PC attached to it, its proximity to
> regular use of, say a universal remote and any digital and analog
> connections that I want it to use/monitor.
> 
> My quandry is such that I would like to make use of its infrared
> features from my main living area where I spend most of my time.  I
> would also like to have it connected to some digital and analog lines.
> These digital and analog lines, which I was hoping to run to my central
> wire closet in the basement where my video and home stereo controller
> reside, would be quite a distance from the Home Vision unit which I'm
> guessing would have to be located in my living room.  I also wanted the
> PC which would be attached to the unit to be in the same closet where
> all my wires run.
> 
> Any/All advice, opinions, ideas welcome.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Stephen Weiss
> seweiss@fast.net

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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