Using a PIC to send email

[schlaray]

Thank you for the information. It looks like the Pink Module will do the job.

What I have in mind is to build an alarm system that will notify me of any abnormal condition when I am away from home. Idealy, it would identify say 8 zones. I could then call a neighbor to check it out.

There is a commercially available device called a "Freeze Alarm" that will dial numbers and leave a voice message on your answering machine. I think I could build a system for less money and have it do what I want.

Thanks again for the direction.
R.W.S.

[Normnet]

Haven't tried but the Intel Atom processor Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo
with a Delphi or VB windows application to receive RS232 and email program would almost be cheaper.

Norm

[dhouston]

Don't waste your money on the Parallax module. Look at ConnectOne's Nano LANReach which does email and many, many more things out of the box and costs 1/3 as much.

• http://www.connectone.com/products.asp?did=73&pid=93

[schlaray]

It has been a very educational day Normnet. I didn't know Intel made such a board.

This will give me plenty to investigate. Thanks for the information.

Schlaray.

[Normnet]

This could be the future for PC's at least as a 2nd non intensive application PC.
(Not games, photo or movie editing).

Add a solid state HD or a compact disk for speed and compactness.


Norm

[dhouston]

Add a solid state HD or a compact disk for speed and compactness.

By the time you add storage and memory (not included) and some type of interface to the eight alarm zones it starts getting a bit less attractive.

$38 for the Nano LANReach plus a PIC seems a better fit for the application.

[Normnet]

I don't see any reference to email capability at the Nano LANReach site.

Norm

[Normnet]

I see the email in the Programmer’s Manual now.
Not bad.

How is the web security?
Would this have the level of security one could add to a company Lan?

Norm