nicknewbie
New Member
I am new to this forum and I cannot believe how many people just post "give me this, or give me that!" anyway, it's funny reading everyones response.
As I said I am new here and I searched and read the forums for the topics I am needing help in. I wanted to try to find the answer on my own first. I am in need of something I know is going to be over my head, but I am going to take a crack at it. First of all, I downloaded a schematic that allows a pc to control up to 8 devices (appliances). The project mentioned try to use c or c+ for the software to control the parallel port controller. I was wondering if anyone could suggest another program that I may look into. It's been 10 years since learning any type of programming and even then it was basic and pascal. I want to try to make it simple for a common user to control devices with there pc.
The 2nd area I am in need of is voice recongnition. I have downloaded some links I found here and I am in the process of going through them. I was wondering how difficult it would be to automate a home. I guess just basic (more like advanced) things such as being able to say "on lights" and to have the kitchen lights turn on. This area is over my head, but I would like to try to understand the basic principals. Any suggested reading? Is this too far fetched for a beginner? thanks for allowing me to join and post to this forum
As I said I am new here and I searched and read the forums for the topics I am needing help in. I wanted to try to find the answer on my own first. I am in need of something I know is going to be over my head, but I am going to take a crack at it. First of all, I downloaded a schematic that allows a pc to control up to 8 devices (appliances). The project mentioned try to use c or c+ for the software to control the parallel port controller. I was wondering if anyone could suggest another program that I may look into. It's been 10 years since learning any type of programming and even then it was basic and pascal. I want to try to make it simple for a common user to control devices with there pc.
The 2nd area I am in need of is voice recongnition. I have downloaded some links I found here and I am in the process of going through them. I was wondering how difficult it would be to automate a home. I guess just basic (more like advanced) things such as being able to say "on lights" and to have the kitchen lights turn on. This area is over my head, but I would like to try to understand the basic principals. Any suggested reading? Is this too far fetched for a beginner? thanks for allowing me to join and post to this forum