Dormitory Automation

whizzer

Senior Member
Although it may not be particularly Picaxe do-able, here&#8217;s what some American college guys have set up for their dormitory &#8211;the &#8220;MIDAS Multifunction In-Dorm Automation System&#8221;. http://web.mit.edu/zacka/www/midas.html <A href='http://web.mit.edu/zacka/www/midas.html' Target=_Blank>External Web Link</a>



Edited by - whizzer on 21/09/2006 13:20:25
 

hippy

Technical Support
Staff member
Interesting to see how they've done it. I've got the Old-Man's Version myself - Ambiant Music automatically played in the bathroom when occupied, TV listings downloaded then served up on the TV via a STB, and Microsoft's Speech Agent telling me when programmes I've flagged are about to start.

Although PC-based, PICAXE's do play an important part in interfacing PIR's, pressure mats and door closed switches, one works as a 'telephone exchange' between the STB modem and PC DUN server and another switches audio around the house.
 

Fowkc

Senior Member
I particularly like their detailed description of the security setup, including locations of hidden cameras and their &quot;scary mannequin&quot;. Brilliant.
 

vk6bgn

New Member
My system kicks on the MIDAS system. It is so complex that it incorporates 7 remote controllers, all lined up in a row on the wife&#8217;s coffee table;)

 
 
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