[clue] OT(ish) - HVAC Control 99thermostat 99invent

[YES NOPE9]

Carl
I will keep you up to date with my progress regarding the use of an Android / Linux tablet.
Gus

On Sep 25, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Carl Wagner wrote:

I have been thinking about using a cheap tablet for a thermostat, home 
entertainment interface, security system type device, so I would be 
interested in helping or at least see what you come up with.

Along those lines, does anyone know where to get a flexible-PCB micro 
USB extension cable? Something so when you mount a cheap tablet to the 
wall you can plug this cable into it for power and communication and it 
does not stick out of the side of the tablet and look like a lame DIY 
project.

What I have in mind is a flex-pcb with a micro USB with the pins 
perpendicular to the cable so it will follow the contour of the tablet 
and be barely noticeable when mounted.  The other end of the cable does 
not matter as much as it will be burred in the wall behind the tablet.

The other option is to take the tablet apart and relocate the USB 
connector to the center of the back, but that may not be practical.

Has anyone seen any decent wall mount adapters for cheap tablets?

Thanks,
Carl




On 09/25/2013 12:55 AM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
> If you want to DIY , I would be willing to design up an approach in collaboration with your desires.  I have been interested for some time in making such a beast.
> 
> http://www.venstar.com/Thermostats/ColorTouch/     WiFi   $180
> 
> http://www.diycontrols.com/c-177-remote-control-thermostats.aspx
> Units from $300 to $90
> 
> DIY:   buy a cheap bluetooth enabled Android tablet   ( or WiFi )    I have seen tablets for $70 and up.   I can help you build a temperature to microphone interface.  Or a USB to temperature sensor interface.  The contact closures ( heat and A/C )  can be controlled via USB or sound out.   Total cost about $100 ....   Requires some soldering and programming
> 
> Gus in NW Denver
> 
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