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Re: [ecs] RFID reader support Mark Gilmore Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:35:35 -0500

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Per Wayne's suggestion, I have added support for these new Classes:
	RF8315R (RFID receiver)
	RF8315T (RFID transmitter)

They seem to work OK, but more testing is needed.
If you care to try them out, please install http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ECS_SETUP.EXE.
All feedback welcome.
Regards,
Mark Gilmore
http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
423-745-0026

Wayne wrote:
> I don't think the Miracle controller has ever materialized.  People on 
> the HomeSeer board have been less than pleased with iAutomate.  The web 
> page says "This Item begins shipping in mid-April 2007. Pre-Order this 
> Item and We'll Ship It Free !".  Without the Miracle controller, the 
> receiver protocol is pretty bad and/or proprietary or something useless, 
> so I hear.
> 
> For a MUCH more economical option, you may wish to consider the 
> CheaperRFID stuff at http://wingsnwakes.com/  The protocol is dead simple.
> 
> I haven't used either one,
> Wayne
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Gilmore" 
> <mark3@OmnipotenceSoftware.com>
> To: "ECSList" <ecs@netbloc.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 11:52 AM
> Subject: [ecs] RFID reader support
> 
> 
>> these devices may be used to monitor the proximity of any desired 
>> objects/persons/pets.
>> if anyone cares to purchase these (and can assist with a bit of testing),
>> i will add the appropriate object classes to ecs:
>> controller ($200):
>> http://www.iautomate.com/miracle_5104.html
>> reader ($450):
>> http://www.iautomate.com/r500ha.html
>>
>> i think it will be a trivial effort.
>> regards,
>> -- 
>> Mark Gilmore
>> http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
>> 423-745-0026
>>
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> 
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