First post, by BitWrangler
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Hi folks,
I finally collected together enough bits and pieces to have a rudimentary X10 setup, got an interface unit, 2 remotes, one appliance module and 3 light modules. I figure the tech is about mature enough that somebody would have noticed by now if it phones home to the NSA, so is safe to use 😉
Kinda unsure what the heck I'm gonna do with it. I'd be happier if I had one light module and 3 appliance units. Trying to find out the exact reasons for the limitations on the light modules. Got a gut feeling that small "universal" motors in fans might be okay on them, as long as a capacitor or snubber was used. Pondering setting up an attic ventilation system using it.
Found just one thread here, giving useful directions to DOS software Using old PC as an X10 automation controller might be looking for a middle aged linux solution though. Don't know if PC end will be very vintage, or just old, depends if it will be standalone, or whether I'll want it to speak fluent internets to more modern boxes, for internal web front end or some fancy integration with other stuff... maybe it'll get the netbook with the most annoyingly damaged keyboard, if USB<>serial device is possible to use with it.
Anyhoo, just looking to have a general yarn and gather experiences and banter about the older X10 stuff and setups, what all have you guys had or still have?
Unicorn herding operations are proceeding, but all the totes of hens teeth and barrels of rocking horse poop give them plenty of hiding spots.