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sixstringartist · Jun 14th, 2005, 11:24 AM

I have some very interesting new ideas and I need someone who is familiar with laptops, specifically thier wireless/remote capablilties.

peace_of_mind · Jun 14th, 2005, 11:36 AM

Are we supposed to guess, or is this top secret stuff?

sixstringartist · Jun 14th, 2005, 11:42 AM

This is just an example of the capablilites that I want this not my actual ideas, but is it possible for a laptop to send a signal to for example, open your garage door?

Knight · Jun 14th, 2005, 11:46 AM

Build a transmitter and yes, theorietically anything can open your garage door then. Hm... Refridgerator garage door openers...

sixstringartist · Jun 14th, 2005, 11:52 AM

Heres what I want to do:

First of all Im a volunteer firefighter, just to give you some background. I have an LED dashlight currently on my car but will soon add more. I want to control my blue lights/flashers, with a laptop. I'll also put some GPS software on the laptop for maps and ease of getting to the scene. Also I would put some GM software on it to monitor engine read outs.

sixstringartist · Jun 14th, 2005, 6:11 PM

can anyone tell me if this is possible?

Ooble · Jun 14th, 2005, 8:57 PM

Methinks you need to spend more time fighting fires. :p

sixstringartist · Jun 15th, 2005, 12:02 AM

Yes, well I'd like to, but there isn't always something on fire. So until granny leaves the gas on then lights up, I spend my time messing with computers. Ooble, you seem rather educated. So instead of trying to add to your "king of pointless posts" title, do you have any idea if what I'm asking is feasible?

uman · Jun 15th, 2005, 12:14 AM

Anything's possible. This particular feat depends on how much programming/electronics knowledge you posess.

sixstringartist · Jun 15th, 2005, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uman

Anything's possible. This particular feat depends on how much programming/electronics knowledge you posess.

If I had enough knowledge on programming and electronincs, I wouldnt be asking if it was feasible. Im not an experienced programmer, but Im learning. What I want is someone to tell me what is required for me to accomplish this.

Jun 14th, 2005, 11:24 AM	#1
sixstringartist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 4	Interesting new ideas I have some very interesting new ideas and I need someone who is familiar with laptops, specifically thier wireless/remote capablilties.

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Jun 14th, 2005, 11:42 AM	#3
sixstringartist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 4	This is just an example of the capablilites that I want this not my actual ideas, but is it possible for a laptop to send a signal to for example, open your garage door?

Jun 14th, 2005, 11:46 AM	#4
Knight Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Build a transmitter and yes, theorietically anything can open your garage door then. Hm... Refridgerator garage door openers...

Jun 14th, 2005, 11:52 AM	#5
sixstringartist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 4	Heres what I want to do: First of all Im a volunteer firefighter, just to give you some background. I have an LED dashlight currently on my car but will soon add more. I want to control my blue lights/flashers, with a laptop. I'll also put some GPS software on the laptop for maps and ease of getting to the scene. Also I would put some GM software on it to monitor engine read outs.

Jun 14th, 2005, 6:11 PM	#6
sixstringartist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 4	can anyone tell me if this is possible?

Jun 15th, 2005, 12:02 AM	#8
sixstringartist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 4	Yes, well I'd like to, but there isn't always something on fire. So until granny leaves the gas on then lights up, I spend my time messing with computers. Ooble, you seem rather educated. So instead of trying to add to your "king of pointless posts" title, do you have any idea if what I'm asking is feasible?

Jun 15th, 2005, 12:14 AM	#9
uman Expert Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 794 Rep Power: 4	Anything's possible. This particular feat depends on how much programming/electronics knowledge you posess.

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