Re: Turning on/off an outlet via the pc (RF)


"benn" <benn686@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Dec 15, 10:31 am, "Bill Kearney" <wkearne...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am unaware of any that have an RF/PC interface and are also inexpensive.

How about an X-10 Firecracker? That's pretty cheap. And pretty reliable if
you're just using it to control the outlet on the wireless receiver.



Thanks, I'm not set on using RF, just whatever is quick and easy.. X10
looks pretty good actually!

My only concern is that, it seems like it can only be used with their
software... is this true? Does X10 publish the details on the
protocol interface? I'd like to control the firecracker via my
software in linux.

BTW, the site shows only Lamp Modules that you plug your bulb into..
however, I can't find a close-up picture to see if the lamp module
also has a regular outlet in order to turn on/off non-lamp devices as
well. Anyone know?

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There are all kinds of software out there to control X10 through various
hardware interface devices. The protocol is available also. I used it years ago
when designing the microcontroller software for my home control system.

There are many kinds of modules, switches and outlets available for X10 control,
many very cheap.

http://www.google.com/search?q=x10&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1




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