Started on the installation of the electronic lock for the front door today.
Eventually the plan is to have RFID control as well as integrate it with the Insteon system for control from the smart phones, computers, etc.
Is pretty rough around the edges atm but it will have to come out for cables to be run to the back soon so I’ll file the edges and put some paint on make it a little prettier but for now it’s in and functional ready for the next lot of parts to arrive 😀
Ordered parts for front door automation/security including RFID reader and electronic latch which will get tied in with the other systems to allow opening from smart phone, etc as well.
 
Also ordered a pair of Sockitz which are a double power point with 2x USB charging.
Few new Insteon parts ordered.
I have another two deliveries expected this week or next as well 🙂
When the house was getting built I made sure to get power and a phone jack run into the top of the linen cupboard in anticipation of networking, storage and home automation requirements .
It quickly became quite a mess with cables hanging everywhere so it was decided it was time to clean it up and get it into a rack.
From top to bottom:
24 port patch panel
Linksys 24 port smart switch
3RU case containing Netgear ADSl modem, Router Station Pro and PSU’s
1RU blanking plate with 3x 20w per channel class D amps.
(To Drive Bathroom, kitchen and deck speakers)
Still a bit more to do on cable tidying and I’m going to get some blanking plates to cover the bottom up and then possibly build a second rack next to it to house the NAS and drives.
