HomeTroller Getting Started Guide – rev 2.0
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Customizable Software
HomeTroller is designed for easy installation and configuration by any homeowner. The unit
features an easy-to-use, menu-driven interface for setup and configuration.
For those who wish to venture a bit further, the system software is totally customizable! The
user interface is web-based and may be changed using cascading stylesheet (CSS) commands.
The included software API allows for the creation of custom software “plug-ins” using the .NET
development environment. These plug-ins are used to provide additional support for custom
hardware and software. The system also includes a powerful scripting interface that supports
popular scripting languages such as VBScript, VB.NET, JavaScript, Python and Perl. Scripts
provide a quick way to add custom functionality using complex if-then-else logic, or for sending
binary or ASCII text to a serial port. The user interface and custom interfaces are built or
modified using simple web (HTML) technologies.
Add-Ons
Software add-ons are referred to as “plug-ins”. They enhance the operation of the HomeTroller
by adding functionality such as integration with a security panel, infrared controller, or media
player application like MS Windows
® Me
dia Player or Apple’s iTunes® media player. To see the
latest list of plug-ins available, click on the Updater button and follow the prompts. Some plug-
ins are free, some are not.
Control Unit Specifications
Size:
9.25” W, 2” H, 7” D
Processor: 1.0 GHz VIA C7
Storage
4 GB DOM
Fans:
fanless
Memory:
1 GB DDR2
OS:
Embedded Windows XP (XPe)
Serial Ports:
4
Video Out: SVGA
USB Ports:
3 (2 rear, 1 front)
Audio:
Mic In / Line Out
Network (1 port):10/100 Ethernet
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports
Power Supply: 100-240v – 50/60 Hz
Certifications: UL, FCC, RoHS, CE