1. Automated Home Control
Nick Atkinson
Matt Majeika
Ungku Afiq Ungku Farid
Sponsor: Terry Slattery
1/15/2008

2. 1/15/2008

3. System Overview
1/15/2008

4. Existing Thermostat Design
1/15/2008

5. Parts Ordered Continuation with existing design
PIC16F877A Development Kit
Parts for interface circuit (caps, relays, amp)
Utilize Bonitron existing interface design
Integration of commercial thermostat
Off-the-shelf thermostat(s) – to be ordered
Research in progress
1/15/2008

6. Commercial Thermostats
TR16 from RCS
Well documented ASCII commands via RS-485  need 232/485 converter
4 set points per day
Two pieces: wall- display and controller
$234 for stat
$ for converter
12 VDC required
Omnistat from HAI
Well documented RS- 232 communication
Uses thermostat registers to check and change settings
4 set points per day $
24 VAC power

7. Digi Controller Unable to load startup program
In communication with technical support
Cables are functioning properly
Need access to oscilloscope for further diagnostics
Research – learning more about the controller, may need new modules
1/15/2008

8. Home Control Server Obtained Linux Ubuntu OS and installed on Laptop
Scheduled additional meeting with Brian Turnbull
Software help
Need server access
1/15/2008

9. Insteon Lighting Control
Install software, Brian is helping us
Get demo board (from last year) running
Implement working model in Professor Dozier’s house
1/15/2008