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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    So a HUGE thank you must go out to xrapidx, he just pointed me to http://x10-sa.co.za gave them a call what a dam friendly bunch of people and really go out their way to explain and do over night shipping :) - I really get excited and actually makes me not mind paying whatever price when you...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Hmm I would love to but I am clueless how does it work who knows about it? I just want to dim my dam lights..... agrrr I'll pay someone to do it...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    So how do we get one to control our house  and dim my dam lights when I want to watch a movie! :) :) - waiting with abated breath
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    ok so they say they have tried and it wont work with the logitech reason being is it's not bluetooth or IR it's using radio frequency, I just don't have the time now but if you register on the logitech forum you can ask them if they can support this frequency (They where kind enough to send me...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Ok just phoned them, R375 - per dimming bank of of dimmers i.e. per dimmer switch that you currently using R475 - for the remote Sounds really cool and really cheap :) Only problem ....... they use some custom Radio frequency for the remote so the Logitech Harmony 1100 can't control the dam...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Quick Excel to get a total pricing for this solution OPTION 1 - Control4: ITEM               AMOUNT QUANTITY HC 200       5700             1 5700 remote           1400             1 1400 Dimmer           1700              4 6800 install           2000             1 2000    ...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    UPDATE: Ok so got hold of Intellohome they use the following system: Control4 The Control4 system has quite a good street cred from research I was doing..... What you need: Control Center (like all other one's...) - The standard one - R5700 Even though this control center is the basic one...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Right guys, so since Crabtree gave me the service of vodacom I decided to look else where, I am currently looking into: http://www.atmotechnologies.com http://www.intellohome.co.za/?gclid=CMqIwJWuuKECFQSRZgodL2yyQg And going directly to iTronic's (which is what Crabtree sell)...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    My reaction was kind of WTF..... I want to pay you for something and this is how you actually "welcome" my money?
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    So just phoned crabtree.... if there is one thing I hate is crap customer service and they must be one of the worse, switch board put me through to some guy called Michael and he was "why you phoning me I am not responsible for this we don't have anyone responsible for home automation" and...
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    HDMI switchy thingie

    Willi, wow you have helped me so much today - firstly THANK YOU! Do they know what switchy thing I will need to get the same signal (out of the single HDMI out of the amp) to both my TV in my Lounge and in my bedroom?
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Ok so I am going to look into this and I will be posting back, I need to find these guys where are they (the crabtree okies?). I don't want to control my coffee machine just yet but I am willing to buy the expandable control unit. I want to make sure I can take it with when or if I sell my...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    Ahhhh now we talking :) So the Logitech has "activities" which you can program so say "Watch DVD's" or "Get your Mojo on" ;) now they basically macros the remote runs (automatically) which then knows what to turn on and which channel and volume level it needs to be on etc etc. I simply wanted...
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    Project 2 - Automated lights

    So now I want to automate my dimmers .... I have no idea what to even look at :) has anyone RETROFITTED this into their house? I have dimmers and I have a logitech harmony 1100 remote :) what do I need or need to look at to get my lights (Dimmers) controlled via my Logitech :) I know it...
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    Wooden Wall

    the other option (for insulation) is to make blocks (think of a chess board) and each block I get covered in that sponge and then some sort of material that I choose... Would that help with the sound?
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    Wooden Wall

    Again excellent information dam there is alot to sound (not just buying stuff and playing *BLUSH*). My idea is for the looks but if there is one thing I hate (ask my car service advisor ;)) is rattles or vibrations. I better do some serious homework on this one. Does anyone know a person in...
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    Wooden Wall

    You guys rock! Thank you for your time you too to respond... the only thing is that you confused the HELL out of me  ??? ??? ??? ??? 1. Does anyone have to time to explain why the wooden wall would be bad for the sound (minus that insulation Hennie mentioned?). I get the vibration's part but...
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    Wooden Wall

    So now that I am setting up all my AV and loving every moment of it (my bank account isnt ;)) I saw a pic of something I wanted to do but don't even know where to start or who would do it.... I have a wall in my lounge (like most people do :) ) which is about 3m by 4 or 5m..... I want to wooden...
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    HDMI switchy thingie

    OK so yes the subject is vague but I don't know what it's called sorry.... I have all my media etc running in the lounge and in the study is the main server streaming all sorts of things but all outputs to the lounge via the AMP (Yamaha RX-V 765), PS3 and the Mede8er (love that device). Now...
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    TV advice

    I want some B&W's so money is a object right now ;)
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