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Ithaca College Tots on Bots…

Why not better humanity by putting handicapped toddlers on robots….

How many access points are recommended (for Insteon)?

Well, this is a tricky question, since there is no one answer that is correct.

First, use the Insteon Health Tool, run it a few times, and get a decent average to see what s working and what is not.

Second, pull out your existing SignalLinc, and AccessLincs, and try the health tool again.

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Instructions on Interfacing an Ademco Alarm with Indigo

After a lot of effort I’ve successfully integrated the basic functions of the Ademco 128BP alarm into my Indigo system. I’ve posted a link to a Wiki How-To. Hope it is helpful.  Interfacing an Ademco Alarm with Indigo. [...]

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Tries to Build an Eco-Friendly House

… So the architect — and later your building engineer, too — each asks you to sign a document saying you won’t sue them when beavers eat a load-bearing wall and your entire family is crushed by forest debris. You make the mistake of mentioning this arrangement to your family, and they leave you. [...]

Python Indigo Restful API – Update

I have updated the SVN server, and now have a example command line application in there (device_report.py), it duplicates the device report plugin, reporting to screen or CSV file the devices that are in your Indigo Database.

Screen Example:

Device Name: Kitchen Task Lighting IconDescription: None (N/A)Address: 07.A0.B7Device Type: ICON ApplianceFirmware: 2.8Status: offLast Updated: [...]

YouTube – “Big One” has one lazy method to eat

Yes, this is one of our cats….

Indigo Server authentication

I am working on an python wrapper around the Indigo Restful interface, and discovered that the Indigo Server requires remote logins to be with a Digest based password.  Is this good?  Yes, indeed it is.  Digest authentication is designed to be the significantly more secure and when your talking about the security of your [...]

Indigo 4.1.12 Released

4.1.12 is now available for download.

In addition to the major 4.0 improvements and 4.1 features, this update includes:

Fixed bug that prevented EZIO input status broadcasts from occurring on some EZIO modules.

Perceptive Automation – View topic – Indigo 4.1.12 [...]

Indigo 4.1.11 Released

Perceptive Automation indicates that  Indigo 4.1.11 is now available for download.

In addition to the major 4.0 improvements and 4.1 features, this update includes:

Improved robustness of PowerLinc 2413 auto-reconnect after power failures. Added Web (HTTP) RESTful device toggle capability. Added a variable to the iTunes Attachment.scpt file that, if present in Indigo (it [...]

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