X-10 (was Re: controlling power)

From: Eric Chomko <chomko_at_greenbelt.com>
Date: Tue Jun 26 13:34:46 2001

Mike Ford wrote:

> > hey do you have any ideas about using relays or some thing connected
> >to a parallel or aerial port to control the power to an outlet, you know
> >like a dimmer switch controlling motors ETC if you have any thought
> >or ideas I'd be glad to hear them.
>
> X10, why reinvent the wheel?
>

Does anyone on this list use X-10 in one of their systems? And if so,
what for? Just curious.

Eric


>
> or
>
> Rotten computer sent that before I could add
> http://www.sophisticated.com/ currently mac oriented, but moving to USB and
> all platforms.
>
> More generic stuff, looks pricey though.
> http://www.dataprobe.com
>
> http://ecatalog.squared.com/catalog/html/sections/04/17204010.htm
Received on Tue Jun 26 2001 - 13:34:46 BST

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