Re: Serial device interface, X-10 for the Apple II

[drsmooth@relex.com (Edhel Iaur)]

Dan Bowen <danbowen@servtech.com> wrote:

>other automation software for the Apple II line, including the IIGS?

Stuff that uses the joystick port in BASIC is pretty easy.  Or better
still, use the 16-pin internal joystick (or, paddle, if ya want)
socket.

>Also, how could I make a device that would have many sensors (or relays,
>etc.) connected to it, and it would have addresses for them or
>something, but what I want to do is have a few of these devices on a
>serial line from the computer.  Is there a way to address(?) them or
>accomplish this?

The 16-pin paddle socket's POKEs and PEEKs from -16296(?) to
-16284(?), coupled with BASIC's PDL commands can be a powerful combo
for sensing and controlling external stuff.
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