The Buntline Hitch is a knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to fasten the rope from the tree branch to the chain link. This is a very secure knot that is not easily undone. The rope used in this example is 5/8 inch diameter braided polypropylene. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly [...]
The Double Running Bowline Knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to hang the tree swing from a high branch that can’t be reached by a ladder. The Double Running Bowline is durable, strong and won’t strangle the branch as the tree grows. The rope used in this example is 5/8 inch diameter [...]
This is continued from Part 3. This article explains how to configure the Network Time Protocol (NTP) service, recording to a memory card and the status LED indicator control. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This series continued from Part 2. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This is continued from Part 1. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This product review explains how to choose and configure a Panasonic IP Network Camera. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
This article describes how to configure a RemoteLinc Insteon wireless remote control using the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller to manage other Insteon devices. I use it to control the lights around my home. More importantly, it’s an easy and convenient way for my family to control the lights. The “All On” button makes for a [...]
This tutorial is continued from Part 1. 6: Update ISY-99i Configuration on the Network Diagram Update the ISY-99i entries on network diagram with your values for the following parameters: ISY-99i Static IP Address: 192.168.2.200 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 (IP address of the Linksys router) DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 (IP address of the Linksys router) HTTPS Port: [...]
This article is a step-by-step tutorial showing how to configure a static IP address and port forwarding for secure Internet access to the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller. Problem with UPnP and Internet Access The Linksys WRT-54G WiFi router supports Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP), a feature that automatically detects and configures Internet access for the ISY-99i. However, [...]
My garage has a motion sensor floodlight on the corner by the driveway. I upgraded the garage floodlights by: Installing an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay for home automation. Adding a 2nd slaved floodlight at the other end of the garage. The slaved floodlight operates with the primary motion floodlight under control of the In-LineLinc. The details [...]
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