LinuxMCE - User contributions [en]

Basic Skin

2008-12-04T22:46:48Z

Randomblink: New page: Development for a new Basic Skin has begun.

Development for a new Basic Skin has begun.

Create my own skins or GUI for LinuxMCE

2008-12-04T22:44:34Z

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[[Category: Tutorials]]

==Terms==

===Graphical User Interface===
The graphical user interface (GUI or UI) you see on the Orbiters is defined in the pluto_main database. sqlCVS is the utility that keeps the databases in sync and allows you to share your changes with others.

===Designer===
[[Designer]] is a software program used to create the screens to display on the Orbiters. Every element you see on the Orbiter screen, including the screen itself, is a "Design Object" ("DesignObj"). Every DesignObj has one or more variations for each User Interface. Examples of the User Interface are "standard 3:4 monitors", "TVs and webpads", "vertical 4:3 PDAs", "Symbian series 60 mobile phones", and so on. For example, a screen (a DesignObj) for the standard 3:4 variation (perhaps used with a DVD remote) might have two columns of buttons and a data grid. However the 4:3 PDA variation, which is designed for a smaller screen, may have fewer buttons and a "more..." button to take you to the next screen (which has more buttons).

===Skin===
A skin refers to a set of graphical files (bitmaps) which are the backgrounds of the DesignObjs. There is a "marble" skin, which has images resembling marble, and a "wood" skin, with buttons and backgrounds that look like wood. The "Snozberries" skin looks (and tastes!) like Snozberries!

===Additional Screens===
A variety of screens can be designated as the main menu. The main menu is the primary screen that the user interacts with. There can be a version that simply lists all the scenarios in a grid, like LinuxMCE's default. Another version might focus on just media scenarios. One might display pop up windows and rotating graphics. Creating a new main menu doesn't require redoing ''all'' the screens, though. You can still use existing submenus.

==Modifications==
===Upload a Background===
The simplest way to change the look of your orbiter is to simply upload a new background image for the main menu. Do this in the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Wizard-->Devices-->Orbiter-->upload BG. The main menu will have whatever background you upload, but the buttons and the other screens will be unaffected.

===Create a New Skin===
Another way to customize the orbiter is to create a new skin. This means you take all the graphics files in the the directory /usr/pluto/orbiter/skins/Basic (i.e. the "Basic" skin) and create new versions. The same size, same name, and the same directory structure will be used, but different pictures or backgrounds will be used (such as a water theme or tropical image theme).

The directory name is the same as the Description record in the "Skins" table. OrbiterGen will use the new graphics if they exist, and will revert to the graphics in "Basic" if they don't. You don't need to completely replace every graphic, just the ones you want.

===Modify Menu Behavior===
If you want to change the way the main menu behaves, you can create a new screen or DesignObj in Designer. Add a record to the DeviceTemplate_DesignObj table, where FK_DeviceTemplate=8 (the Orbiter) and FK_DesignObj=your new screen. This screen will then appear as a new main menu option on the Orbiter page (in LinuxMCE Admin).
===Add a new type of Remote Control===
You might want a different type of remote control. Let's say you added a device that controls your Jacuzzi, and you want to a remote control for it. You can use Designer to create the screen (or DesignObj). You would then add a record with the ID of the Jacuzzi's device template in the DeviceTemplate_DesignObj. You would also add a record to specify the DesignObj to use as a remote. When the user creates a climate scenario to control the Jacuzzi, it will show this new screen as a remote control.
==Creating New GUIs==
The most ambitious change is to create a new user interface. Let's say you have a new type of device, with a totally unique aspect ratio. You want to use it as an Orbiter. Maybe it has a screen that is an odd shape or or has unusual proportions. You would need to create a new user interface. Every screen of the new User Interface would need a variation that lays out the objects so they will fit on that screen. Fortunately, Designer is object oriented, so even if you have a screen that is an odd shape, you can still embeded stock objects (like media controls) without having to recreate their layout. Even if the layout is a triangle and requires a custom layout.

Creating a new user interface is a fairly big task that involves recreating the layouts of all the screens. If your screen is at all similar in shape and aspect ratio to an existing user interface, we recommend you only add a new entry in the Size table, specifying the resolution and a custom scale factor. OrbiterGen can also rotate screens. For example if you have a screen with a 5:3 aspect ratio, it may be easier to create a new Size for it simply by scaling the standard 4:3 user interface up by 25%.

LinuxMCE stores all the graphics in a size much larger than most Orbiters will ever need to display, anyway. This allows the graphics to be stretched and scaled with no visible loss of quality.

Also see the [[Designer User's manual]] and the [[Skins]] entry.

Go to [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Wizard-->Devices-->>[[Orbiter]] to specify the skin, user interface, language, and the main menu for each Orbiter.

Skins

2008-12-04T22:43:47Z

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LinuxMCE utilizes a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that is referenced as a Skin. The capability for an end user (you) to create your own skins is also a built in option.

===Current Skins===
* [[U11 Skin|U11]]
* [[U12 Skin|U12]]
* [[Basic Skin|Basic]]

Skins

2008-12-04T22:43:37Z

Randomblink: The forum had started a thread about creating a new GUI. I do not have Linux Programmer Skills (yet), but I can help in this way

==Skins==
LinuxMCE utilizes a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that is referenced as a Skin. The capability for an end user (you) to create your own skins is also a built in option.

===Current Skins===
* [[U11 Skin|U11]]
* [[U12 Skin|U12]]
* [[Basic Skin|Basic]]

Category:Hardware

2008-12-04T21:11:15Z

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[[Category: Main]]
The main article for this category is [[hardware]].

Please [[Add_a_page_to_the_wiki|add a page to the wiki]] regarding any information on hardware you have tried with LinuxMCE.

Please add <nowiki>[[Category: Hardware]]</nowiki> to the top of a page you wish to have listed here.

Category:Hardware

2008-12-04T21:10:53Z

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[[Category: Main]]
[[Category: Where to Buy]]

The main article for this category is [[hardware]].

Please [[Add_a_page_to_the_wiki|add a page to the wiki]] regarding any information on hardware you have tried with LinuxMCE.

Please add <nowiki>[[Category: Hardware]]</nowiki> to the top of a page you wish to have listed here.

Where to Buy

2008-12-04T21:09:06Z

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[[Category: Hardware| ]]
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This is '''not''' meant as an endorsement, but the question of where to buy certain things pops up regularly. Some of this equipment can be hard to find locally, so help out and add your own suppliers to the list if they aren't already there and either way feel free to add a line with your experience.

''Please add countries alphabetically, and append new stores to the bottom of the lists in order to keep things organized, thank you and good luck with that shopping list!''

== Africa ==

== America ==

=== United States ===
;'''Fiire''' ([http://www.fiire.com/ english]) :''The'' remote, and also core/media director hardware. 
;'''Mi Casa Verde''' ([http://shop.micasaverde.com/ english]) :Z-Wave home Automation devices including a new Z-Wave USB interface + inclusion controller in one, and surveillance cameras. Also, a low-cost LinuxMCE-compatible core combined with a Wi-Fi access point. 
;'''Smarthome''' ([http://wwww.smarthome.com english]) :Home Automation supplies including Insteon, X10, and Zwave and more custom components as well. 
;'''Provantage''' ([http://www.provantage.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessory superstore. 
;'''NewEgg''' ([http://www.newegg.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessories. 
;'''Mini-ITX''' ([http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 english]) :Thin Clients utilizing their small motherboard technology. 

== Asia ==

== Australia ==
;'''MSY Technology''' ([http://www.msy.com.au]) :Computing parts and accessories. Reasonably priced and in most states of Australia.

== Europe ==

=== Belgium ===
;'''IntelliHome''' Domotica Shop ([http://www.intellihome.be/ multi]/[http://www.intellihome.be/english/home.asp english]/[http://www.intellihome.be/nederlands/home.asp dutch]/[http://www.intellihome.be/francais/home.asp french]/[http://www.intellihome.be/deutsch/home.asp german]) :Marmitek X10 Home Automation/Security Products, European shipping
;'''Voipsolutions''' ([http://www.voipsolutions.be/ english]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/fr french]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/nl dutch]) :All kinds of VoIP related hardware solutions.

=== Denmark ===
;'''Seluxit'''
:([http://www.seluxit.com english]) Z-wave products incl.
:[http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=30 multi-sensor] [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=29 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested.
;'''Innovus''' ([http://www.innovus.dk/ danish]/[http://www.innovus.eu english])
:Z-wave products
:Not yet tested.
;'''ElectronicHouseKeeper''' ([http://www.electronichousekeeper.com danish])
:Their own line of Z-wave products
:Not yet tested.

=== Germany ===
;'''DVBShop''' ([http://www.dvbshop.net english]) :Everything you need for DVB (Cable, Sattelite or Terrestrial) digital television, worldwide shipping.
;'''Zwave4u''' ([http://www.zwave4u.de german])
:Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal.
:Not yet tested.
;'''Merten''' ([http://www.merten.de german]) :Own line of Z-wave products.
;'''Firma ENS Elektronetshop''' ([http://www.elektronetshop.de german])
:Merten stuff
:Best price found on Sep 9, 2008
;'''Voltus Elektro Shop''' ([http://www.voltus.de german])
:Merten stuff
:Also cheaper than official Merten prices, but I found service to be severely lacking (very, very unresponsive!). Summer 2008.
;'''Duewi''' ([http://www.duewi.de german])
:They have their own line of Z-wave products.
:No online shop.
;'''FINE-BUY''' ([http://www.fine-buy.de/ german])
:They have some touchscreens.
:the 12.1" (http://www.fine-buy.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=3_30_64&products_id=159) works fine: [[Egalax-Touchscreen]]

=== Italy ===
;'''Z-wave Europe''' ([http://www.z-wave-europe.org/ italian]) :Z-wave product list for Europe and website links.

=== Netherlands ===
;'''ElekHomica''' ([http://www.elekhomica.nl/ dutch]/[http://www.elekhomica.nl/infopage2.php?language=nn english])
:X10 and Zwave, even remote controlled curtainrail! EU shipping (curtainrail NL/BE only).
:Quick and painless delivery.
;'''ALTERNATE''' Computerversand ([http://www.alternate.nl/ dutch])
:[http://www.alternate.nl/html/productDetails.html?artno=NMZV62 airmouse] and lots of regular PC hardware,
:Usually slow on delivery.
;'''iHabitat''' Home automation ([http://www.ihabitat.nl/ dutch])
:[http://www.ihabitat.nl/html/global_cache.html gc100]
:A bit slow to respond to the inquiry, but fast no-nonsense delivery.
;'''MyPowerShop''' ([http://www.mypowershop.eu dutch])
:X10 and Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal
:Not yet tested

=== Norway ===
;'''Tronika aka Smarthus''' ([http://www.smarthus.info/ norwegian])
:Z-wave products incl. [http://www.smarthus.info/product_info.php?cPath=1_46_115&products_id=2248 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested

=== Sweden ===
;'''Eliving''' ([http://www.eliving.se swedish])
:Z-wave products incl. [http://www.eliving.se/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=72 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested

=== United Kingdom ===
;'''Convergent Home Technologies - The Digital Home Specialists''' ([http://www.chtukltd.co.uk English])
:Core/Hybrids built & tested to order (AM2/nVidia, Intel)
:MD's built & tested (AM2/nVidia, AM2/ATI, Intel)
:Z-wave - full range of European units
:lmce-0710 software pre-installed & configured on all Core/Hybrids
:Full after sales support provided
:Will Ship Worldwide (but not currently to the US)
;'''Let's automate''' ([http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm english])
:ZWave home automation

Where to Buy

2008-12-04T21:02:33Z

Randomblink: Reformatted the page for ease of use.

[[Category: Hardware| ]]
{| align="right"
| __TOC__
|}
This is '''not''' meant as an endorsement, but the question of where to buy certain things pops up regularly. Some of this equipment can be hard to find locally, so help out and add your own suppliers to the list if they aren't already there and either way feel free to add a line with your experience.

''Please add countries alphabetically, and append new stores to the bottom of the lists in order to keep things organized, thank you and good luck with that shopping list!''

== Africa ==

== America ==

=== United States ===

;'''Fiire''' ([http://www.fiire.com/ english]) :''The'' remote, and also core/media director hardware. 
;'''Mi Casa Verde''' ([http://shop.micasaverde.com/ english]) :Z-Wave home Automation devices including a new Z-Wave USB interface + inclusion controller in one, and surveillance cameras. Also, a low-cost LinuxMCE-compatible core combined with a Wi-Fi access point. 
;'''Smarthome''' ([http://wwww.smarthome.com english]) :Home Automation supplies including Insteon, X10, and Zwave and more custom components as well. 
;'''Provantage''' ([http://www.provantage.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessory superstore. 
;'''NewEgg''' ([http://www.newegg.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessories. 
;'''Mini-ITX''' ([http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 english]) :Thin Clients utilizing their small motherboard technology. 

== Asia ==

== Australia ==
;'''MSY Technology''' ([http://www.msy.com.au]) :Computing parts and accessories. Reasonably priced and in most states of Australia.

== Europe ==

=== Belgium ===

;'''IntelliHome''' Domotica Shop ([http://www.intellihome.be/ multi]/[http://www.intellihome.be/english/home.asp english]/[http://www.intellihome.be/nederlands/home.asp dutch]/[http://www.intellihome.be/francais/home.asp french]/[http://www.intellihome.be/deutsch/home.asp german]) :Marmitek X10 Home Automation/Security Products, European shipping
;'''Voipsolutions''' ([http://www.voipsolutions.be/ english]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/fr french]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/nl dutch]) :All kinds of VoIP related hardware solutions.

=== Denmark ===

;'''Seluxit'''
:([http://www.seluxit.com english]) Z-wave products incl.
:[http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=30 multi-sensor] [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=29 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested.

;'''Innovus''' ([http://www.innovus.dk/ danish]/[http://www.innovus.eu english])
:Z-wave products
:Not yet tested.
;'''ElectronicHouseKeeper''' ([http://www.electronichousekeeper.com danish])
:Their own line of Z-wave products
:Not yet tested.

=== Germany ===

;'''DVBShop''' ([http://www.dvbshop.net english]) :Everything you need for DVB (Cable, Sattelite or Terrestrial) digital television, worldwide shipping.
;'''Zwave4u''' ([http://www.zwave4u.de german])
:Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal.
:Not yet tested.
;'''Merten''' ([http://www.merten.de german]) :Own line of Z-wave products.
;'''Firma ENS Elektronetshop''' ([http://www.elektronetshop.de german])
:Merten stuff
:Best price found on Sep 9, 2008
;'''Voltus Elektro Shop''' ([http://www.voltus.de german])
:Merten stuff
:Also cheaper than official Merten prices, but I found service to be severely lacking (very, very unresponsive!). Summer 2008.
;'''Duewi''' ([http://www.duewi.de german])
:They have their own line of Z-wave products.
:No online shop.
;'''FINE-BUY''' ([http://www.fine-buy.de/ german])
:They have some touchscreens.
:the 12.1" (http://www.fine-buy.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=3_30_64&products_id=159) works fine: [[Egalax-Touchscreen]]

=== Italy ===

;'''Z-wave Europe''' ([http://www.z-wave-europe.org/ italian]) :Z-wave product list for Europe and website links.

=== Netherlands ===

;'''ElekHomica''' ([http://www.elekhomica.nl/ dutch]/[http://www.elekhomica.nl/infopage2.php?language=nn english])
:X10 and Zwave, even remote controlled curtainrail! EU shipping (curtainrail NL/BE only).
:Quick and painless delivery.
;'''ALTERNATE''' Computerversand ([http://www.alternate.nl/ dutch])
:[http://www.alternate.nl/html/productDetails.html?artno=NMZV62 airmouse] and lots of regular PC hardware,
:Usually slow on delivery.
;'''iHabitat''' Home automation ([http://www.ihabitat.nl/ dutch])
:[http://www.ihabitat.nl/html/global_cache.html gc100]
:A bit slow to respond to the inquiry, but fast no-nonsense delivery.
;'''MyPowerShop''' ([http://www.mypowershop.eu dutch])
:X10 and Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal
:Not yet tested

=== Norway ===

;'''Tronika aka Smarthus''' ([http://www.smarthus.info/ norwegian])
:Z-wave products incl. [http://www.smarthus.info/product_info.php?cPath=1_46_115&products_id=2248 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested

=== Sweden ===

;'''Eliving''' ([http://www.eliving.se swedish])
:Z-wave products incl. [http://www.eliving.se/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=72 usb homecontroller]
:Not yet tested

=== United Kingdom ===

;'''Convergent Home Technologies - The Digital Home Specialists''' ([http://www.chtukltd.co.uk English])
:Core/Hybrids built & tested to order (AM2/nVidia, Intel)
:MD's built & tested (AM2/nVidia, AM2/ATI, Intel)
:Z-wave - full range of European units
:lmce-0710 software pre-installed & configured on all Core/Hybrids
:Full after sales support provided
:Will Ship Worldwide (but not currently to the US)
;'''Let's automate''' ([http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm english])
:ZWave home automation

Where to Buy

2008-12-04T20:58:01Z

Randomblink: /* United States */

[[Category: Hardware| ]]
{| align="right"
| __TOC__
|}
This is '''not''' meant as an endorsement, but the question of where to buy certain things pops up regularly. Some of this equipment can be hard to find locally, so help out and add your own suppliers to the list if they aren't already there and either way feel free to add a line with your experience.

''Please add countries alphabetically, and append new stores to the bottom of the lists in order to keep things organized, thank you and good luck with that shopping list!''

== Africa ==

== America ==

=== United States ===

;'''Fiire''' ([http://www.fiire.com/ english]) :''The'' remote, and also core/media director hardware. 
;'''Mi Casa Verde''' ([http://shop.micasaverde.com/ english]) :Z-Wave home Automation devices including a new Z-Wave USB interface + inclusion controller in one, and surveillance cameras. Also, a low-cost LinuxMCE-compatible core combined with a Wi-Fi access point. 
;'''Smarthome''' ([http://wwww.smarthome.com english]) :Home Automation supplies including Insteon, X10, and Zwave and more custom components as well. 
;'''Provantage''' ([http://www.provantage.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessory superstore. 
;'''NewEgg''' ([http://www.newegg.com/ english]) :Computing parts and accessories. 
;'''Mini-ITX''' ([http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 english]) :Thin Clients utilizing their small motherboard technology. 

== Asia ==

== Australia ==
'''MSY Technology''' ([http://www.msy.com.au]) Computing parts and accessories. Reasonably priced and in most states of Australia.

== Europe ==

=== Belgium ===

'''IntelliHome''' Domotica Shop ([http://www.intellihome.be/ multi]/[http://www.intellihome.be/english/home.asp english]/[http://www.intellihome.be/nederlands/home.asp dutch]/[http://www.intellihome.be/francais/home.asp french]/[http://www.intellihome.be/deutsch/home.asp german]) Marmitek X10 Home Automation/Security Products, European shipping
* ...

'''Voipsolutions''' ([http://www.voipsolutions.be/ english]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/fr french]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/nl dutch]) All kinds of VoIP related hardware solutions.
* ...

=== Denmark ===

'''Seluxit''' ([http://www.seluxit.com english]) Z-wave products incl. [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=30 multi-sensor] [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=29 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested.

'''Innovus''' ([http://www.innovus.dk/ danish]/[http://www.innovus.eu english]) Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

'''ElectronicHouseKeeper''' ([http://www.electronichousekeeper.com danish]) Their own line of Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

=== Germany ===

'''DVBShop''' ([http://www.dvbshop.net english]) Everything you need for DVB (Cable, Sattelite or Terrestrial) digital television, worldwide shipping.

'''Zwave4u''' ([http://www.zwave4u.de german]) Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal.
* Not yet tested.

'''Merten''' ([http://www.merten.de german]) Own line of Z-wave products.

'''Firma ENS Elektronetshop''' ([http://www.elektronetshop.de german]) Merten stuff
* Best price found on Sep 9, 2008

'''Voltus Elektro Shop''' ([http://www.voltus.de german]) - Merten stuff
* Also cheaper than official Merten prices, but I found service to be severely lacking (very, very unresponsive!). Summer 2008.

'''Duewi''' ([http://www.duewi.de german]) They have their own line of Z-wave products.
* No online shop.

'''FINE-BUY''' ([http://www.fine-buy.de/ german]) They have some touchscreens.
* the 12.1" (http://www.fine-buy.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=3_30_64&products_id=159) works fine: [[Egalax-Touchscreen]]

.

=== Italy ===

'''Z-wave Europe''' ([http://www.z-wave-europe.org/ italian]) Z-wave product list for Europe and website links.

=== Netherlands ===

'''ElekHomica''' ([http://www.elekhomica.nl/ dutch]/[http://www.elekhomica.nl/infopage2.php?language=nn english])
X10 and Zwave, even remote controlled curtainrail! EU shipping (curtainrail NL/BE only).
* Quick and painless delivery.

'''ALTERNATE''' Computerversand ([http://www.alternate.nl/ dutch]) [http://www.alternate.nl/html/productDetails.html?artno=NMZV62 airmouse] and lots of regular PC hardware,
* Usually slow on delivery.

'''iHabitat''' Home automation ([http://www.ihabitat.nl/ dutch])
[http://www.ihabitat.nl/html/global_cache.html gc100]
* A bit slow to respond to the inquiry, but fast no-nonsense delivery.

'''MyPowerShop''' ([http://www.mypowershop.eu dutch]) X10 and Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal
* Not yet tested

=== Norway ===

'''Tronika aka Smarthus''' ([http://www.smarthus.info/ norwegian]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.smarthus.info/product_info.php?cPath=1_46_115&products_id=2248 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== Sweden ===

'''Eliving''' ([http://www.eliving.se swedish]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.eliving.se/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=72 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== United Kingdom ===

'''Convergent Home Technologies - The Digital Home Specialists''' ([http://www.chtukltd.co.uk English])
* Core/Hybrids built & tested to order (AM2/nVidia, Intel)
* MD's built & tested (AM2/nVidia, AM2/ATI, Intel)
* Z-wave - full range of European units
* lmce-0710 software pre-installed & configured on all Core/Hybrids
* Full after sales support provided
* Will Ship Worldwide (but not currently to the US)

'''Let's automate''' ([http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm english]) ZWave home automation
* ...

Where to Buy

2008-12-04T20:50:21Z

Randomblink: /* United States */

[[Category: Hardware| ]]
{| align="right"
| __TOC__
|}
This is '''not''' meant as an endorsement, but the question of where to buy certain things pops up regularly. Some of this equipment can be hard to find locally, so help out and add your own suppliers to the list if they aren't already there and either way feel free to add a line with your experience.

''Please add countries alphabetically, and append new stores to the bottom of the lists in order to keep things organized, thank you and good luck with that shopping list!''

== Africa ==

== America ==

=== United States ===

'''Fiire''' ([http://www.fiire.com/ english]) ''The'' remote, and also core/media director hardware. 
'''Mi Casa Verde''' ([http://shop.micasaverde.com/ english]) Z-Wave home Automation devices including a new Z-Wave USB interface + inclusion controller in one, and surveillance cameras. Also, a low-cost LinuxMCE-compatible core combined with a Wi-Fi access point. 
'''Smarthome''' ([http://wwww.smarthome.com english]) Home Automation supplies including Insteon, X10, and Zwave and more custom components as well. 
'''Provantage''' ([http://www.provantage.com/ english]) Computing parts and accessory superstore. 
'''NewEgg''' ([http://www.newegg.com/ english]) Computing parts and accessories. 
'''Mini-ITX''' ([http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 english]) Thin Clients utilizing their small motherboard technology. 

== Asia ==

== Australia ==
'''MSY Technology''' ([http://www.msy.com.au]) Computing parts and accessories. Reasonably priced and in most states of Australia.

== Europe ==

=== Belgium ===

'''IntelliHome''' Domotica Shop ([http://www.intellihome.be/ multi]/[http://www.intellihome.be/english/home.asp english]/[http://www.intellihome.be/nederlands/home.asp dutch]/[http://www.intellihome.be/francais/home.asp french]/[http://www.intellihome.be/deutsch/home.asp german]) Marmitek X10 Home Automation/Security Products, European shipping
* ...

'''Voipsolutions''' ([http://www.voipsolutions.be/ english]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/fr french]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/nl dutch]) All kinds of VoIP related hardware solutions.
* ...

=== Denmark ===

'''Seluxit''' ([http://www.seluxit.com english]) Z-wave products incl. [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=30 multi-sensor] [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=29 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested.

'''Innovus''' ([http://www.innovus.dk/ danish]/[http://www.innovus.eu english]) Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

'''ElectronicHouseKeeper''' ([http://www.electronichousekeeper.com danish]) Their own line of Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

=== Germany ===

'''DVBShop''' ([http://www.dvbshop.net english]) Everything you need for DVB (Cable, Sattelite or Terrestrial) digital television, worldwide shipping.

'''Zwave4u''' ([http://www.zwave4u.de german]) Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal.
* Not yet tested.

'''Merten''' ([http://www.merten.de german]) Own line of Z-wave products.

'''Firma ENS Elektronetshop''' ([http://www.elektronetshop.de german]) Merten stuff
* Best price found on Sep 9, 2008

'''Voltus Elektro Shop''' ([http://www.voltus.de german]) - Merten stuff
* Also cheaper than official Merten prices, but I found service to be severely lacking (very, very unresponsive!). Summer 2008.

'''Duewi''' ([http://www.duewi.de german]) They have their own line of Z-wave products.
* No online shop.

'''FINE-BUY''' ([http://www.fine-buy.de/ german]) They have some touchscreens.
* the 12.1" (http://www.fine-buy.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=3_30_64&products_id=159) works fine: [[Egalax-Touchscreen]]

.

=== Italy ===

'''Z-wave Europe''' ([http://www.z-wave-europe.org/ italian]) Z-wave product list for Europe and website links.

=== Netherlands ===

'''ElekHomica''' ([http://www.elekhomica.nl/ dutch]/[http://www.elekhomica.nl/infopage2.php?language=nn english])
X10 and Zwave, even remote controlled curtainrail! EU shipping (curtainrail NL/BE only).
* Quick and painless delivery.

'''ALTERNATE''' Computerversand ([http://www.alternate.nl/ dutch]) [http://www.alternate.nl/html/productDetails.html?artno=NMZV62 airmouse] and lots of regular PC hardware,
* Usually slow on delivery.

'''iHabitat''' Home automation ([http://www.ihabitat.nl/ dutch])
[http://www.ihabitat.nl/html/global_cache.html gc100]
* A bit slow to respond to the inquiry, but fast no-nonsense delivery.

'''MyPowerShop''' ([http://www.mypowershop.eu dutch]) X10 and Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal
* Not yet tested

=== Norway ===

'''Tronika aka Smarthus''' ([http://www.smarthus.info/ norwegian]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.smarthus.info/product_info.php?cPath=1_46_115&products_id=2248 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== Sweden ===

'''Eliving''' ([http://www.eliving.se swedish]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.eliving.se/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=72 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== United Kingdom ===

'''Convergent Home Technologies - The Digital Home Specialists''' ([http://www.chtukltd.co.uk English])
* Core/Hybrids built & tested to order (AM2/nVidia, Intel)
* MD's built & tested (AM2/nVidia, AM2/ATI, Intel)
* Z-wave - full range of European units
* lmce-0710 software pre-installed & configured on all Core/Hybrids
* Full after sales support provided
* Will Ship Worldwide (but not currently to the US)

'''Let's automate''' ([http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm english]) ZWave home automation
* ...

Where to Buy

2008-12-04T20:45:57Z

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This is '''not''' meant as an endorsement, but the question of where to buy certain things pops up regularly. Some of this equipment can be hard to find locally, so help out and add your own suppliers to the list if they aren't already there and either way feel free to add a line with your experience.

''Please add countries alphabetically, and append new stores to the bottom of the lists in order to keep things organized, thank you and good luck with that shopping list!''

== Africa ==

== America ==

=== United States ===

'''Fiire''' ([http://www.fiire.com/ english]) ''The'' remote, and also core/media director hardware.
'''Mi Casa Verde''' ([http://shop.micasaverde.com/ english]) Z-Wave home Automation devices including a new Z-Wave USB interface + inclusion controller in one, and surveillance cameras. Also, a low-cost LinuxMCE-compatible core combined with a Wi-Fi access point.
'''Smarthome''' ([http://wwww.smarthome.com english]) Home Automation supplies including Insteon, X10, and Zwave and more custom components as well.
'''Provantage''' ([http://www.provantage.com/ english]) Computing parts and accessory superstore.
'''NewEgg''' ([http://www.newegg.com/ english]) Computing parts and accessories.
'''Mini-ITX''' ([http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 english]) Thin Clients utilizing their small motherboard technology.

== Asia ==

== Australia ==
'''MSY Technology''' ([http://www.msy.com.au]) Computing parts and accessories. Reasonably priced and in most states of Australia.

== Europe ==

=== Belgium ===

'''IntelliHome''' Domotica Shop ([http://www.intellihome.be/ multi]/[http://www.intellihome.be/english/home.asp english]/[http://www.intellihome.be/nederlands/home.asp dutch]/[http://www.intellihome.be/francais/home.asp french]/[http://www.intellihome.be/deutsch/home.asp german]) Marmitek X10 Home Automation/Security Products, European shipping
* ...

'''Voipsolutions''' ([http://www.voipsolutions.be/ english]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/fr french]/[http://www.voipsolutions.be/language/nl dutch]) All kinds of VoIP related hardware solutions.
* ...

=== Denmark ===

'''Seluxit''' ([http://www.seluxit.com english]) Z-wave products incl. [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=30 multi-sensor] [http://shop.seluxit.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=29 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested.

'''Innovus''' ([http://www.innovus.dk/ danish]/[http://www.innovus.eu english]) Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

'''ElectronicHouseKeeper''' ([http://www.electronichousekeeper.com danish]) Their own line of Z-wave products
* Not yet tested.

=== Germany ===

'''DVBShop''' ([http://www.dvbshop.net english]) Everything you need for DVB (Cable, Sattelite or Terrestrial) digital television, worldwide shipping.

'''Zwave4u''' ([http://www.zwave4u.de german]) Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal.
* Not yet tested.

'''Merten''' ([http://www.merten.de german]) Own line of Z-wave products.

'''Firma ENS Elektronetshop''' ([http://www.elektronetshop.de german]) Merten stuff
* Best price found on Sep 9, 2008

'''Voltus Elektro Shop''' ([http://www.voltus.de german]) - Merten stuff
* Also cheaper than official Merten prices, but I found service to be severely lacking (very, very unresponsive!). Summer 2008.

'''Duewi''' ([http://www.duewi.de german]) They have their own line of Z-wave products.
* No online shop.

'''FINE-BUY''' ([http://www.fine-buy.de/ german]) They have some touchscreens.
* the 12.1" (http://www.fine-buy.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=3_30_64&products_id=159) works fine: [[Egalax-Touchscreen]]

.

=== Italy ===

'''Z-wave Europe''' ([http://www.z-wave-europe.org/ italian]) Z-wave product list for Europe and website links.

=== Netherlands ===

'''ElekHomica''' ([http://www.elekhomica.nl/ dutch]/[http://www.elekhomica.nl/infopage2.php?language=nn english])
X10 and Zwave, even remote controlled curtainrail! EU shipping (curtainrail NL/BE only).
* Quick and painless delivery.

'''ALTERNATE''' Computerversand ([http://www.alternate.nl/ dutch]) [http://www.alternate.nl/html/productDetails.html?artno=NMZV62 airmouse] and lots of regular PC hardware,
* Usually slow on delivery.

'''iHabitat''' Home automation ([http://www.ihabitat.nl/ dutch])
[http://www.ihabitat.nl/html/global_cache.html gc100]
* A bit slow to respond to the inquiry, but fast no-nonsense delivery.

'''MyPowerShop''' ([http://www.mypowershop.eu dutch]) X10 and Z-wave products. Accepts Paypal
* Not yet tested

=== Norway ===

'''Tronika aka Smarthus''' ([http://www.smarthus.info/ norwegian]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.smarthus.info/product_info.php?cPath=1_46_115&products_id=2248 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== Sweden ===

'''Eliving''' ([http://www.eliving.se swedish]) Z-wave products incl. [http://www.eliving.se/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=72 usb homecontroller]
* Not yet tested

=== United Kingdom ===

'''Convergent Home Technologies - The Digital Home Specialists''' ([http://www.chtukltd.co.uk English])
* Core/Hybrids built & tested to order (AM2/nVidia, Intel)
* MD's built & tested (AM2/nVidia, AM2/ATI, Intel)
* Z-wave - full range of European units
* lmce-0710 software pre-installed & configured on all Core/Hybrids
* Full after sales support provided
* Will Ship Worldwide (but not currently to the US)

'''Let's automate''' ([http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm english]) ZWave home automation
* ...

ASUS P1 AH2

2008-12-01T00:47:02Z

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[[Category: Hardware]]
[[Category: Barebones]]

'''ASUS P1-AH2 Barebones'''

Specs:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64/FX/X2 up to 4600+ GHz
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM2
FSB 1000MHz HyperTransport
North Bridge NVIDIA GeForce 6150
Memory slot 2 x 240Pin
Memory Type Supported DDR2 667/800
Max Memory Supported 2GB
Dual Channel Memory Supported YesPCI Express None
PCI 2
IDE ATA 1 x ATA 133
Serial ATA 2 x SATAII 300
Onboard Video GeForce 6150
Onboard Audio Azalia ALC86-DTS
Channel 6-CH
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
3.5" Internal bays 1
5.25" External bays 1
Front USB 2
Front IEEE 1394 2
Front S/PDIF Out Yes
Front Audio Ports 2 jacks
Card Reader 3 in 1
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
VGA 1 x DVI
1 x D-sub
TV-Out S-Video + RCA
Rear USB 2
Rear Audio Ports 3 jacks
Power Supply
Power Supply 250W (PFC)

Comments:

With bios version 0404 you can install AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPUs up to 6000+, the specs above were prior to this bios release. Very sturdy well built pc with a small footprint. I currently do not have a capture card in mine, but have read reviews stating that a capture card will fit but the install will be tight. I am currently running a Sempron 3000+ with 1GB ram and as a hybrid this machine works beautifully. Quick install DVD works fine with no video card related issues due to the nvidia 6150. Also am using spdif optical out with no issues. The only negative for this machine is that the spdif out is on the FRONT of the machine. So if you're using this out in the open you'll have to deal with looking at a cable coming out of the front if you use the optical out. Since I'm not doing any video capture, I can't comment much on performance, but running UI2 with overlay and playing .avi movies the machine doesn't even break a sweat. With the Sempron 3000+ I cannot play 1080p but can play 720p with no problems.

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856110057 (This item has been deactivated at NewEgg)

Category:Media Directors

2008-12-01T00:43:54Z

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[[Category:Hardware]]
Stand alone devices that can be used as Media Directors.