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by aris_coronel
Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:02 pm
Forum: Home Automation Projects
Topic: Electricity monitoring with a twist...
Replies: 6
Views: 6905

Electricity monitoring with a twist...

Hi Pieter For the webcam control, I use Active Webcam which does a good job of masking the image and allowing only selective areas to watch motion. It also allows executing a batch script once motion is detected. There are two problems connected with the lighting issues: 1. External light - Since th...
by aris_coronel
Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Home Automation Projects
Topic: Electricity monitoring with a twist...
Replies: 6
Views: 6905

Electricity monitoring with a twist...

Hi John, I used Visual Basic 6 to code/build the dashboard using some ActiveX components for the real time and historical graphs (MS Graph). Others such as the led-like digits are native Visual Basic code thats freely downloadable. The rest is coming up with the right combinaton of colors. I settled...
by aris_coronel
Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Energycontrol & Home Automation Forum
Topic: Powersaving scheme for my aircon
Replies: 0
Views: 2624

Powersaving scheme for my aircon

Hi, Just want to get your feedback if I'm doing the right thing by implementing a powersaving scheme for my aircon. My Aircon is a 1 HP Window-type machine which has both a manual and a remote control (IR) On/Off Switch. Since its mostly hot down here in the Philippines, the aircon is generally on f...
by aris_coronel
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:11 am
Forum: Home Automation Projects
Topic: Electricity monitoring with a twist...
Replies: 6
Views: 6905

Electricity monitoring with a twist...

Hi, Just wanted to share my current project on electricity monitoring. The thought of monitoring my electricity consumption always fascinated me. After bumping into Bwired's site, I knew I had to have mine [:)] My electricity meter is the traditional one with a spinning disk. So all I need to do is ...

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