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Marketplace / Re: WebDT 366 orbiter, usbuirt, dusky controller

« on: January 10, 2011, 12:25:27 pm »

USB UIRT now sold.

Webpad and Dusky controller still available.

Tom

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Marketplace / WebDT 366 orbiter, usbuirt, dusky controller

« on: December 12, 2010, 11:55:02 pm »

Hi,

Few bits for sale:

1 x WebDT 366 with orbiter installed and running.  Decent condition, short battery life, power supply included.  £100 ono
1 x USB UIRT, used but as new  - £40 ono
1 x Dual output USB Dusky controller with Passthrough to allow use of magic eyes aswell. (For controlling Sky/Sky+/SkyHD boxes via USB), used but as new - £40 ono

All items fully functional (but used) as of 1/12/10)

Items located in Oxford, UK.  Postage at cost.
Payment by paypal transfer, will ship worldwide

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Users / Re: New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 03:31:26 pm »

alright Zaerc calm down, you might be the world's expert in all this but i haven't a clue (as i'm sure most people have noticed) so do me a favour and if you don't want to help me then don't bother posting.

Thanks for the other posts though, i'd looked at both companies last week before deciding that it was something that i should build for myself to not only gain the experience, have a bit of fun but also i can get it to do exactly what i want and fix any problems.  And it was fun until i asked for advice on rack mounted cases...

Anyway, i've made my decision on kit now.  I was going to post it up here to get feedback but i won't bother now, i'm sure everything will be ok, i've read the wiki. 

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Users / Re: New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 02:31:58 pm »

Hi, i'm sorry that what i thought was a simple set of questions turned into such a big deal.

Jon - i felt in my first post i asked for some advice and subsequently got told where to go but getting a bit agitated got me some answers - says something if not everything.  Anyway, what advice you have given me was excellent and generally what was required.  So thanks very much!

itsmeok - thanks for this, definitely constructive.

i'm sure i'll be back soon to annoy you all again once i've got a hybrid going. 

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Users / Re: New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 12:26:44 pm »

oh god.  can i just request a simple answer instead of being told 'Wiki' each time

Is there a rack mounted system that someone has used in the past with success? (YES/NO - delete as applicable)
If yes - would you like to tell me what it is?

Is there a rack mounted case that someone has used in the past with success?  (YES/NO - delete as applicable)
If yes - would you like to tell me what it is?

i'm not asking for a detailed part list - JUST A CASE!!!!!!  I can read the bloody wiki and find the rest of the parts - however i can't find a rack mounted case in there. (please tell me where if i've missed a page)

I was really looking forward to this project but i can't understand why this has suddenly become such a mission?

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Users / Re: New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 11:21:31 am »

hi,

i'm in Oxford in the UK

Tom

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Users / Re: New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 10:10:58 am »

Hello, thanks for the reply.

Having been through the Wiki for the millionth time i have one question that will get me going if anyone has any ideas or opinions:

Can anyone recommend a rackmounted PC out there, ready built, that will be usable as my Hybrid?

If not, can anyone recommend a rackmounted case that fits the bill to be built using the other components in the wiki. 

(i've never built or touched a rackmounted system before - any help appreciated.)

If i've missed something in the wiki that answers my questions please feel free to point me in the direction.

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Users / New install advice please - rack mounted, telephony & orbiters

« on: February 03, 2009, 12:27:39 am »

Hello,

Firstly, just to let you know i'm a complete Linux noobie - your chance to convert someone whos worked with MS products for most of his life!  And i thank you all very much in advance - i realise what i'm about to ask is a lot but hopefully not too much!

So i started to write this big long essay, describing exactly what i want to do in my house but then i realised all it boils down to is a few questions, so i won't waste anyone's time and get straight to the big ones:

I've concluded i need 1 hybrid and 1 MD:
Hybrid with HDMI out and 7.1 for 4 zones of multiroom audio and 1 video stream
MD with HDMI out and 7.1 for the HD theatre.

1.  All my kit will be rack mounted - is there an off the shelf rack mounted system that is ready built that will work for the Hybrid and MD?  Otherwise, whats a good rack mounted case that will allow me to build a suitable system using the part list in the wiki?
2.  What kit will i need to be able to connect my standard landline telephone?
3.  I'm going to control 15 different pieces of kit using rs232 - whats the best hub to use?

Now on to Orbiters (i love that name - sounds so much cooler that remotes)

I want complete home control from every orbiter - audio levels, video outs, lights, IP camera feeds, telephony info, the works!

Is it a good idea with the following (just need reassurance i'm not overestimating the functionality):  iphone?  LG Viewty? ipod touch? 15" screen in the wall in the living area (conencted to some slim client or something)?  Chumby built into a sofa (well why not?)?

I think thats it for the moment - i am absolutely desperate to get going on this project - my current 'get me by' bodge is driving me crazy!

Thanks for all your forthcoming advice.

Tom