I use the heck out of X-10 throughout the house.
I use it for turning air filters on and off, automatically turning on
lights using motion detectors, and making sure certain outlets and lights
are shut off at night.
I run all of this (about 30 devices) from two remote controls and a Linux
box controlling a CM-11a interface (Radio Shack branded).
The Linux box runs about 40 events, ranging from interacting between
multiple devices from the remotes, to cycling devices to save electricity.
The whole setup saves more electricity than it uses (including the computer
running 24/7).
It's great for turning on/off devices that are difficult to reach as well.
I also use X-10 at parties to operate lighting effects.
What a blast!
- Matt
At 02:34 PM 6/26/01 -0400, Eric Chomko wrote:
>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
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