Using a picaxe (or not):
I'm looking for some simple technology that I can use on an always-on Windows PC to read all kinds of sensors. And perhaps control some stuff. All wirelessly. Stuff like this:
* Instant read of what the inside and outside temperature is. Including data logging.
* Instant read of the temperature is of the refrigerator. Text alert if it falls below threshold.
* Text alert if the smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector is activated.
* Text alert if a motion sensor is activated
* Remote turn on/off of specific lights or outlets or garage door.
I just can't figure out a simple and inexpensive way to do this. Xbee might be part of the answer, but I'm just not sure yet.
I do have some experience with basic Picaxe stuff, it's easy and cheap, right up my alley. Seems like there outta be an obvious technology out there (Didn't X10 stuff used to be promotoed as the cats-meow?)
Open to ideas, Thanks!
DG
I'm looking for some simple technology that I can use on an always-on Windows PC to read all kinds of sensors. And perhaps control some stuff. All wirelessly. Stuff like this:
* Instant read of what the inside and outside temperature is. Including data logging.
* Instant read of the temperature is of the refrigerator. Text alert if it falls below threshold.
* Text alert if the smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector is activated.
* Text alert if a motion sensor is activated
* Remote turn on/off of specific lights or outlets or garage door.
I just can't figure out a simple and inexpensive way to do this. Xbee might be part of the answer, but I'm just not sure yet.
I do have some experience with basic Picaxe stuff, it's easy and cheap, right up my alley. Seems like there outta be an obvious technology out there (Didn't X10 stuff used to be promotoed as the cats-meow?)
Open to ideas, Thanks!
DG