http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/08/sensor-boxes/ A geek's thoughts on various stuff Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:05:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/08/sensor-boxes/comment-page-1/#comment-22203 Sam Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:12:22 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/08/sensor-boxes/#comment-22203 Have you looked into the "1-wire" bus system, using only 1 wire for data/parasitic power (plus a ground return) you can hook up many devices for sensing and control, each uniquely addressable. e.g. TO92 style temperature sensor, 2 channel I/O (ideal for light switches), Serial/USB bus interfaces, and more. I'm just looking into HA and have got some 1-wire bits to play with, looks promising. Have you looked into the “1-wire” bus system, using only 1 wire for data/parasitic power (plus a ground return) you can hook up many devices for sensing and control, each uniquely addressable. e.g. TO92 style temperature sensor, 2 channel I/O (ideal for light switches), Serial/USB bus interfaces, and more. I’m just looking into HA and have got some 1-wire bits to play with, looks promising.

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