Author Archives: ahernh

Automated World based on vision processors

Posted on April 3, 2012 by ahernh

Imagine a world where you simply stare at your TV for a few seconds, and in response it turns itself on and takes you to the correct folder of videos, I.e. kids movies, recorded tv, or other video library. http://www.bdti.com/ … Continue reading →

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Media Browser for Windows 7 Media Center Mod

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ahernh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E-IlZR_770  

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New 1080p AppleTV vs Microsoft Media Centre7

Posted on March 13, 2012 by ahernh

  Microsoft Windows 7 Media Centre + DVBLink 2012 Apple TV Boxee Roku Plex,xbmc,Dreambox Resolution 2160p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p Stream TV to Android No No No Stream TV to iPad/iPhone No No No Stream TV to Xbox360(great for multiroom … Continue reading →

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Window/Door Open/Close Sensor Switches

Posted on March 9, 2012 by ahernh

These are some of the styles you can get for windows and doors.. very well hidden and tidy…      

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IGBT Solid State Dimming 240VAC 500W b.o.m 15$ per channel

Posted on March 1, 2012 by ahernh

This is circuit of soft light dimmer. This circuit uses the IGBT STGP10N50A and the TS555 timer as main components. Here is the circuit: The timer is triggered on the zero crossing voltage pulse. The timeconstant determined by C5/R14+R15 that … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Computer Control: Relays and Computer Controlled Switching

Posted on February 25, 2012 by ahernh

Introduction to Computer Control: Relays and Computer Controlled Switching If you are new to the idea of computer controlled switching, then this introduction to relays and relay controllers will teach you all you need to know! A relay is best defined … Continue reading →

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Cat5e vs Cat6 Ethernet Networking Cable

Posted on February 18, 2012 by ahernh

I’ll definitely use cat6.   I’m certain I will get a slight performance and reliability boost using cat6 instead of cat5e.  especially since I’ll be using 1gigabit switches and TV over IP in all the rooms. This I got from toms … Continue reading →

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15W-20W-25W CFL Energy Saver Light with Movement Sensor Tip

Posted on February 15, 2012 by ahernh

Creweal SmartLIGHT Energy Saver Sensor Light c/w Movement Sensor on tip – E27 Weihai Creweal Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd is located in the coastal city Weihai, which is known as one of China’s renowned garden cities and awarded the Best … Continue reading →

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1600x1200pixels 1080p PTZ Wifi IP Camera $100USD

Posted on February 6, 2012 by ahernh

You wouldn’t buy a 0.3 megapixel digital camera.. so why buy a 330TVL=330p junk.Junk = CCTV 380TVL / CCTV 480TVL / CCTV 540TVL / CCTV 570TVL… 2012 is a really cheap year for electronics… check this beast out! 1200TVL!! 1600x1200pixels … Continue reading →

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Very cool Car stereo PC

Posted on February 4, 2012 by ahernh
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