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Conference 7.286::atarist

Title:	Atari ST, TT, & Falcon
Notice:	Please read note 1.0 and its replies before posting!
Moderator:	FUNYET::ANDERSON

Created:	Mon Apr 04 1988
Last Modified:	Tue May 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1433
Total number of notes:	10312

657.0. "ST as an X-10 controller" by SSDEVO::MARKS () Fri Nov 03 1989 18:27

    I have a 520ST, and was wondering if there is a product that I can buy
    which would allow me to use my 520ST as a controller for X-10 home
    control modules.  (X-10 modules plug into the outlet, then
    appliances/lights plug into the module.  The module itself is
    controlled by sending commands to each individually adressable module
    over the house wiring).
    
    Also, is public domain software available for such an interface, if the
    software is not provided by the mfgr. of the interface?
    
    	Thanks,
    	Randy

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
657.1		DUGGAN::WEAVER	Laboratory Data Products/Science	`Sat Nov 04 1989 09:06`	5
	DAK used to sell such a beast for $19.95. I have one. Michtron sells a software package that controls it. I don't know of any PD ones available. -Dave
657.2	X-10 PD program	OLDTMR::WALLACE		`Sun Nov 05 1989 13:41`	4
	On the UTILITIES.009 disk in the NAVAUS library is a program called X10DEMO which claims to allow programming the X-10 from your ST. Ray
657.3	Does it need hardware??	SSDEVO::MARKS		`Mon Nov 13 1989 15:05`	4
	re .2: Does this x10demo software require the interface mentioned in .1? Randy
657.4	You need some peice of hardware to connect house wiring	OLDTMR::WALLACE		`Mon Nov 13 1989 15:36`	14
	I have not used the X10DEMO software nor have I ever used X10 modules/controllers so I can't offer any other information. Also since I am no longer the maintainer of that library I do not have the resources to try out the program or read the documentation (if any) on it. However it does sound like you need some kind of controller which modulates the commands out onto your 110v house wiring. The ST can not do that without some added hardware. I presume that the program in question "merely" sends appropriate commands out over the serial line to the controller which it assumes is going to in turn pass the commands out onto the house wiring. Sorry, Ray (ST notes moderator, ex-ABACUS librarian :-)
657.5	Here 'tis	PDP10::BHAMILTON	Buzz Hamilton	`Mon Nov 13 1989 20:13`	4
	The X10DEMO.ARC file has been uploaded to QARRY::DISK$USER:[BHAMILTON.PUBLIC] There is a DOC file.
657.6	Mucho Gracias	SSDEVO::MARKS		`Wed Nov 15 1989 18:50`	4
	Thanks for the info. I've copied x10demo.arc and will de-arc it at home tonight and read the doc file. Randy