Re: Control of Home devices

[arthurluna@aol.com (Arthur A. Luna)]

Thanks Bart for the info - the robot kit could be an interesting project. . .

Radio Shack sells a product for $49.99 which is an X-10 compatible computer
interface (part no. 61-2417) which includes software for IBM PCs.  Apparently
the module attaches directly to a AC socket, then attaches to the PC's serial
port via a RJ-11 telephone cord cable and DB-9 or DB-25 serial port connector.

I see no reason why this same module couldn't be connected to an Apple Super
Serial Card or equivalent and programmed either through Applesoft BASIC or
Assembly.  I don't know the X-10 command set of this particular module but I'm
sure there's info on the 'Net, such as www.smarthome.com.

If I understand correctly, this module does not require the Apple to be up and
running after the computer interface module has been programmed.  I wonder if
anyone's tried this setup?

Too many hobbies, so little time!  :)

Art. . .


>Subject: Re: Control of Home devices
>From: pilgrimer@my-deja.com
>Date: 04/13/00 11:43 AM Mountain Daylight Time
>Message-id: <8d50vk$sv7$1@nnrp1.deja.com>
>
>I do not know about that card but.....
>Check this link: http://www.electronickits.com/robot/mv961.htm
>The Apple card for the WAO II robot is programable.  It seems a simple
>interface could be designed from the card, included SW, and the robot's
>micro controller/ switches  to build a respectable home apliance
>switching device.
>
>The robot itself is also   pretty cool ;-)
>
>-Bart