wireless switch

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What kind of possibilities there are to send on/off information from
switch button to computer? Is there simple components or equipments,
which can told there state to computer by bluetooth, WLAN, RDIF or
other ways?

 

[PeterD]

What kind of possibilities there are to send on/off information from
switch button to computer? Is there simple components or equipments,
which can told there state to computer by bluetooth, WLAN, RDIF or
other ways?

Can you more fully describe what you want to do? The answer is yes,
lot's of ways, but I'd like to see a better description so the answer
would be a better match to what you want.

 

[jasen]

What kind of possibilities there are to send on/off information from
switch button to computer?

wired (joystick port, serial port, parallel port, usb)
wireless: (irda, bluetooth, wi-fi)

Is there simple components or equipments, which can told there state
to computer by bluetooth, WLAN, RDIF or other ways?

probably, eg: you could use the switch to power the device and just ping it from
the computer to see if it's on.

 

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Can you more fully describe what you want to do? The answer is yes,
lot's of ways, but I'd like to see a better description so the answer
would be a better match to what you want.

I think home automation. The computer can control relays and do more
spesific realization of the command, but I'd like to be able to give
this commands from anywhere from the house.

The idea, that there is some device and switch turn the power on it and
the computer pings, if it is on, is possible. What are the simplest,
smallest and cheapest devices to use for that? The signal should go
througth the brick walls.

 

[psdayama]

What kind of possibilities there are to send on/off information from
switch button to computer? Is there simple components or equipments,
which can told there state to computer by bluetooth, WLAN, RDIF or
other ways?

Why use so much costly PC to switch on domestic devices?
There are so many devices available which use Ur TV/DVD/Audio systems'
remote and some are capable to regulate fan speeds also. They can be
used
in any room with installing IR detectors where required.

But think of consequences if U switch off water heater accidently
when somebody
is taking bath !!!

 

[Kris Peeters]

What kind of possibilities there are to send on/off information
from switch button to computer? Is there simple components or
equipments, which can told there state to computer by
bluetooth, WLAN, RDIF or other ways?

Try Google for *X10* or check
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X10_(industry_standard)>

 

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<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X10_(industry_standard)>

X10 seems to be suitable for most cases I have in my mind, but they
migth not work with Linux.

The other use of remote control with PC could be to start programs
remotely. What would be best way to do this?
Is there RF receiver cards, which can separate many transmitters,
available to PC?