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This could be replaced a lot more cheaply than over a million bucks. You just need an interface that simulates the Amiga's output. I bet this thing could be replaced by a Raspberry Pi.
It's just relaying to a digital controller with dry contacts. It's a very simple system. I'd imagine that a network drop is available to be put in that would eliminate the wireless. Good project for senior cs students to work on. A couple hundred dollars in rasberry pis and this could be a home grown project that could be developed over the years by the students. Great opportunity for the school.
The sensors sound like a pain in the ass. I'd like to take a look at that system, I'm sure I could do something with it. I don't think the code is too outrageous considering a student from the school wrote it.
Assuming each building had a moderately sized boiler room you're looking at $6-8000 to fully automate and network the HVAC in one building. Even if they gouged the shit out of the school system it should come to less than $200,000.
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[–] the_devils_lettuce 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
This could be replaced a lot more cheaply than over a million bucks. You just need an interface that simulates the Amiga's output. I bet this thing could be replaced by a Raspberry Pi.
[–] ot_to_know ago
It's just relaying to a digital controller with dry contacts. It's a very simple system. I'd imagine that a network drop is available to be put in that would eliminate the wireless. Good project for senior cs students to work on. A couple hundred dollars in rasberry pis and this could be a home grown project that could be developed over the years by the students. Great opportunity for the school.
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[–] the_devils_lettuce 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The sensors sound like a pain in the ass. I'd like to take a look at that system, I'm sure I could do something with it. I don't think the code is too outrageous considering a student from the school wrote it.
[–] PerplexedPirate ago
Assuming each building had a moderately sized boiler room you're looking at $6-8000 to fully automate and network the HVAC in one building. Even if they gouged the shit out of the school system it should come to less than $200,000.