Sorry about the vague title, not really sure how to describe what I'm trying to do (rather a friend, but I'm interested in the programming aspect of the project)
Basically, he found a tablet / touchscreen laptop, and has been tossing around the idea of using it to interface with his room... lights, TV, etc. I figure its definitely possible, if only you knew someone with the bit of know-how to show you how to get started... I know / he knows / we know people who can code up a program with an GUI no problem, and of course with a touch screen it makes it that much easier- generally the idea is to have it wall mounted and use the touch screen to control the lights and music and whatnot.
What we're having an issue with is... just how exactly would you go about connecting up a PC / setting it up to control other 'things' in the room? Or anyone know of a good place to find more info on this?
Its all his stuff but the mention of it intrigued me so I'm curious to find out how it'd work out.
Thanks-