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| | ==Current Equipment: Graphical== | | ==Current Equipment: Graphical== |
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| − | | + | Previous pictures are still available by selecting the view history tabs. I needed to completely redo this |
| − | My current setup is a Hybrid Core mounted in a wall between my office and living room. In this image I am
| + | page as almost every component has been changed and/or reissued to other duties. Since the graphical display |
| − | showing what pipes to the office and what pipes to the living room. The gray area is actually the hidden
| + | was such a hit, I will make sure to spend an equal amount of effort detailing the new setup. |
| − | space behind a full wall entertainment center. As described in forum post about my video card, my CORE is
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| − | pulling triple duty and functioning as the core, a media director and another media director. I refer to
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| − | this setup as my hybrid-hybrid.
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| − | Please note that while this graphical image is accurate and the base of my installation, there is much more
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| − | not pictured that can be found further down in Current Setup: Detailed.
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| − | [[File:Current_Setup.jpg]]
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| − | '''Red Lines are:'''
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| − | Power Lines showing both the Core and another non-LMCE computer protected by the UPS, to
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| − | save a lot of line drawing I will just state that half of the system is UPS protected but didn't want to
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| − | draw all of that
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| − | '''Green Lines are:'''
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| − | From the non-LMCE PC out to a KVM switch under my office desk
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| − | From the CORE to the same KVM switch
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| − | From the CORE out to my LG TV and to a stereo preamp, and Sony Receiver located in the living room
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| − | '''Blue Lines are:'''
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| − | Network cables starting with input from a 4G wireless card to my external router
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| − | From the external router to the CORE (eth0)
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| − | From the Core (eth1) out to a Linksys 10/100/1000 five port switch
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| − | From the switch out to non-LMCE PC
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| − | From the switch out to VOIP adapter (not working yet)
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| − | From the switch out to HD Homerun
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| − | From the switch out to Netgear Wireless N router (functioning as a wireless switch only)
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| − | '''Yellow Lines are:'''
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| − | Connecting RJ-11 phone line from VOIP adapter to a standard cordless phone (not working yet)
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| | ==Current Equipment: Detailed== | | ==Current Equipment: Detailed== |
| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Items in Red are not in use or not yet integrated w/ LinuxMCE</span>
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| − | '''Computers:'''
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| − | ID: Core/Hybrid
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| − | Case: Generic 4U Rackmount Case (lockable)
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| − | Installed OS: LinuxMCE 10.04 - (Snapshot generated DVD install)
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| − | Room: Home Theater (physically mounted half in Office, half in Home Theater)
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| − | Mainboard: MSI P45 Neo3 FR
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| − | Processor(s): Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Processor
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| − | Memory: 2x OCZ Reaper Series 1gig RAM DIMM
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| − | Video Card(s): XFX GeForce 7600 GT PCIe 256MB
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| − | Sound Card(s): (onboard 7.1 configured for 1 analog and 1 digital output)
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 160G SATA - 25G ext4 install partition, 120G xfs media partition (public audio)
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 1000G SATA - 1000G xfs media partition (public all except audio)
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 250G SATA - 250G xfs media partition (user1 private)
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 250G SATA - 250G xfs media partition (user2 private)
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| − | Optical Drive: Generic DVD Drive
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| − | PCI Extras: 10/100/1000 NIC (eth1)
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| − | PCI Extras: WinTV-150 MCE Edition
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| − | USB Extras: Gyration GYR3101US
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| − | USB Extras: Aeon Labs Z-Wave dongle and inclusion controller
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| − | USB Extras: USB UIRT
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">ID: Non-LinuxMCE Desktop (possible future NAS)
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| − | Case: Generic 4U Rackmount Case (non-lockable)
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| − | Installed OS: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro SP3,
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| − | Room: Home Theater (physically mounted half in Office, half in Home Theater)
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| − | Mainboard: MSI K7N2 Delta
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| − | Processor(s): AMD Athlon XP
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| − | Memory: 1.5G PC2700 RAM
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| − | Video Card(s): ATI Radeon AGP 8x 128MB (? model)
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| − | Sound Card(s): (onboard analog)
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 160G IDE - partition tables changed frequently
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| − | Storage Drive: Seagate 160G IDE - 160G FAT32 storage partition
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| − | Optical Drive: Generic DVD Drive
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| − | USB Extras: WD 500G MyPassport USB drive - 250G FAT32 storage partition, 250G FAT32 recovery image storage
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| − | Extras: LIRC serial to IR</span>
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| − | '''Media Directors:'''
| + | "Custom Custom, loud nasty IO machine" ... lol, seriously details to come shortly I promise. |
| − | ID: Test Media Director
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| − | Case: "we don't need no stinking case!"
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| − | Installed OS: -
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| − | Room: Office - test bench
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| − | Mainboard: varies
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| − | Processor(s): varies
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| − | Memory: varies
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| − | Video Card(s): varies
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| − | Sound Card(s): varies
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| − | '''Orbiters:'''
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| − | Web DT 366 x2
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| − | iPhone4 - using Web Orbiter 2.0, RoamingOrb app, Dianemo app
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| − | Roommate's Phone - changes often, uses Web Orbiter 2.0
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| − | '''Network:'''
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| − | Pantech UML290VW USB 4G Wireless dongle
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| − | CradlePoint Technologies CTR35 External Network Router
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| − | Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch
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| − | Netgear N Wireless Router w/ 4 wired 10/100 Ports (DHCP disabled, statically assigned IP for access to MAC filtering)
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Netgear N Wireless Router w/ 4 wired Gigabit Ports - not currently in use, attempting to replace firmware
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| − | Cisco 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch - not currently in use
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| − | '''Telephone Systems:'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Generic VOIP Provider supplied adapter - still working on this one
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| − | Packet8 DTA310 Terminal Adapter - just acquired, haven't tested yet
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| − | Various PCI ATA Devices - recently acquired, haven't tested yet
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| − | Generic wired phone - still working on this one
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| − | Generic wireless phone - still working on this one</span>
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| − | '''PVR Devices:'''
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| − | Generic OTA antenna
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| − | SchedulesDirect subscription
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| − | Silicon Dust HD Homerun
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| − | WinTV-150 MCE Edition PCI card
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| − | '''Security (Video):'''
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| − | D-Link 930L IP Camera
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| − | '''Climate:'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">IR controlled window AC unit - planning to integrate</span>
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| − | '''Lights:'''
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| − | Intermatic CA3500 Split-Duplex Receptacle
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">EF26 IR controlled Electronic Fireplace - developing methods to control</span>
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| − | '''Automation (Z-Wave):'''
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| − | Aeon Labs USB dongle
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| − | ''Intermatic HA07 12 Channel Controller - Used to complete setup, removed from system until I get a power adapter to it instead of relying on batteries''
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| − | Intermatic CA3500 Split-Duplex Receptacle
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| − | '''Automation (X-10):'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Generic X-10 Exterior Motion Light - not yet in use other than stand alone motion light<span>
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| − | '''Automation (1-Wire):'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Moved down on my project list - Studying wiring diagrams and planning to implement soon</span>
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| − | '''Automation (other):'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">MicroLogics 1000 PLC - not currently integrated with LMCE, working on observation mode plugin
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| − | Allen Bradley (model?) PLC - not currently in use, working on 1-Wire command station idea</span>
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| − | '''Power Protection:'''
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| − | HP RS2500 2U Rackmount w/RS-232 Interface UPS - currently operating in "dumb" mode
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">2x Best Power Axxium 2000U w/ Best Power RJ-45 Module 2U Rackmount UPS - project on hold due to 20Amp circuit requirement
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| − | 4x Best Power 2U Rackmount Battery Packs - not in use, requiring battery replacement
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| − | 20x 12"X48" Solar Panels - still being evaluated for functionality</span>
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| − | '''AV Equipment:'''
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| − | <span style="color:#FF0000">Sharp Aquos 46" LCD w/ RS-232 Control - loaned to nephew, not sure I will see this again</span>
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| − | LG (series?) 60" Plasma w/ RS-232 Control -Home Theater Room
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| − | Acer 23" Desktop Monitor -Office
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| − | Dell 19" CRT Monitor -Office, test bench
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| − | Sony STR-K850P Surround Sound Receiver
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| − | (make/model?) Generic Amp/Preamp - necessary due to the low output of the hybrid/core on-board audio
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| − | ==Concepts and Projects==
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| − | Removed this section temporarily as I found myself with too many open projects and nothing getting finished.
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| − | Temporarily listing my to-do list for those wondering how an ArmorGnome spends his time. I am selfishly using
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| − | this space for my personal ultimatums to self. Public humiliation to ensue for failure to complete:
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| − | Creation of custom orbiter cradles with customizable accessories - continuing progress posted in the forums
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| − | Integrate (name withheld) software module for control of Sirius feeds via orbiter - waiting on reply from original developer before continuing
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| − | Devise a template that offers lighting plug-in functions via IR - no new updates
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| − | Reduce old hardware clutter - enforcing new rules for myself and roommate about throwing away any un-needed components from tear-downs.
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| − | Finish plans to add networked audio to the kitchen - Deadline added to finish building something by, or break down and buy a supported device
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| − | Move core to a headless server configuration / convert current core to MD / move current drives to NAS - hardware appointment set to look over servers
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| − | ==More Content to Come==
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| − | Devices list updated as new devices are added. 'My Contributions" Page/Frame. Project photos page will change to
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| − | an off-site url listing where I will make more photos available of current projects. "How I got it working" Section
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| − | complete with terminal commands, forum links and additional info on any non-standard devices.
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Like a lot of people currently involved in this project, I am a victim of THE video. I can not even
remember how I stumbled onto it, but since that moment I have been fascinated with its development. It has
been my introduction to the Linux experience. That software this impressive comes from the combined efforts
of brilliant people working for free and on their own time amazes me. I truly believe in the open source
concept and feel it is my responsibility as a user to contribute wherever possible. I have never programmed
anything more complex than a VCR, but I do have some artistic ability so I plug away at UI skins while
those more apt at programming contribute their abilities. The reward then for me goes beyond integrating
components in my home. The thought that a skin I draw might be the preferred choice of a new user two
years from now keeps me striving for perfection. As I have had more time recently in my schedule to work
on LMCE projects I have found new possible ways to contribute such as dce device implementation, template
creation and eventually (I hope) code development. Recently have devoted a few hours per day to reading C++
textbooks, most of them are old but the principles are still relevant.
Previous pictures are still available by selecting the view history tabs. I needed to completely redo this
page as almost every component has been changed and/or reissued to other duties. Since the graphical display
was such a hit, I will make sure to spend an equal amount of effort detailing the new setup.
"Custom Custom, loud nasty IO machine" ... lol, seriously details to come shortly I promise.
Due to the size of these photos I have created another page for them. To view these photos please follow this link:
