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by Fulltopuk
Fri Aug 02, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: Help Forum
Topic: Thermostats -- strugglin' to find the right one
Replies: 3
Views: 6052

Re: Thermostats -- strugglin' to find the right one

I would go with Heatmiser and find a way around the voltage problem with relays etc. Not knowing your system, that's all I can say, but a good electrical engineer should be able to help you with that part.
by Fulltopuk
Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac OS Design Software
Replies: 15
Views: 25027

Re: Mac OS Design Software

No I was referring to the Demopad statement that there will be an announcement at ISE. This obviously didn't happen for reasons best known to Dempad.

Fulltopuk
by Fulltopuk
Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heating control?
Replies: 3
Views: 7241

Re: heating control?

Have a look at Heatmiser . They do all sorts of thermostats.

Cheers

Fulltopuk
by Fulltopuk
Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mac OS Design Software
Replies: 15
Views: 25027

Re: Mac OS Design Software

What happened to the announcement, did I miss it?
by Fulltopuk
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?
Replies: 11
Views: 17457

Re: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?

How did you get on with these cards?
by Fulltopuk
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?
Replies: 11
Views: 17457

Re: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?

Pretty much. The software is basic but the instructions are quite easy to follow. It depends upon what you are connecting the converter to that governs how easy the set up is. The other pain is going to be the firewall on the computer you are using for setup. Get them sorted and it is pretty much th...
by Fulltopuk
Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky HD RS232 Feedback
Replies: 3
Views: 9222

Re: Sky HD RS232 Feedback

It should be possible but you will need to manipulate the data as it sent in a string. But the difference between this and the systems you mention are that they have processor boxes which obtain and process the data in the string. It is immediately ready for the iPad to read. The Sky signal is only ...
by Fulltopuk
Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?
Replies: 11
Views: 17457

Re: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?

I know they work because I have five in my system. Don't get the middle one though as it is TTL. The RS485 also works with Heatmiser systems.

The software is not as polished when it comes to set up but they do the job if you have the patience.

Fulltopuk.
by Fulltopuk
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?
Replies: 11
Views: 17457

Re: Anyone tried a cheap Ethernet / IP to rs232 boxe?

Try this

They do ebay if you want to try one out instead but I use them without any issues.

http://en.usr.cn/RS232-to-Ethernet-module.html

Fulltopuk