Control System home project
Control System home project
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Guys,
I'm very new to this but very interested on control system design. Is there any do-it-your-self project that you can do at home, books, etc?
Thanks
SLTG
I'm very new to this but very interested on control system design. Is there any do-it-your-self project that you can do at home, books, etc?
Thanks
SLTG





RE: Control System home project
RE: Control System home project
I'm interested in the system design.
Thanks
SLTG
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Have you considered installing a basic security system in your home? It does not have to connect to the Police or anything it could just alarm and track when windows and doors were opened.
There are several control forums at this site. if you review some of these forums maybe some one has some reference material information.
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Great ideas!!, I guess that would be considered as home project. I don't want to just install though, I want to make one and install it. Any lead?
Thanks!
SLTG
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If you want to try some developing I will shortly...haha
be trying to interface the X10 over power line to a mini webserver that you can browse to and turn on/off my fishpond lights, waterfall, feeder, pumps etc I am also going to get it to email me if there is power loss or other problems using a GSM modem. This is going to be the core module that I use: http://62.180.233.51/
If you want more info just ask!
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You can also try these websites:
http://www.thelearningpit.com/
http://www.plcs.net/contents.shtml
Mike Bensema
www.dutchmenservices.com
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Bob
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I prefer the AB SLC because they are easy to work with, the control systems that I service run them, and I learned them in school.
I frequently visit http://www.ab.com/manuals/cp/#slc500 for technical info related to the AB products that I am using. The manuals contain instruction sets, communication protocols, and other technical info.
I also visit forums like these to get new ideas and help when I'm stumped.
Per the previous replies - You can purchase inexpensive PLC's through Automation Direct. The book "Home Automation Basics" is a good tool too. I couldn't get his "home made" VB drivers to work properly though...
Any way, it's a fun job and hobby!
Good Luck!
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Regards,
Dave
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Regards,
Dave