[mythtv-users] X-10 Module for Myth?

[Francesco Peeters]

On Fri, June 2, 2006 20:40, Nick Ellson said:
>
> I mostly live at x-10.com, with a few devices from smarthomeusa.com (for
> the high power RF transcievers and the Sprinkler System heads)
>
> I use mostly the 3-prong appliance modules, and appliance decorator wall
> switches. I find that the hard relay switches do not burn out or get picky
> about signal, unlike the dimmer modules. And they support florescent bulbs
> well.
>
> A big deal is to watch out how many fancy UPS/ A/V gear you have. A lot of
> them use their own noise suppression on the AC input and that will squash
> the X10 carrier signal for that whole breaker circuit if it's a good
> filter. :\ They make buffers for them, but so far I have been lucky.
>
> Perhaps a MythX10 module section could be started and at least those of
> use that know Linux X10 can toss around ideas?
>
> Nick
>
Sounds good!

I am using MrHouse for my home automation, partially because it is easy to
script your own subroutines for more advanced usage.

My alarm interfaces with X10 as well, so the MrHouse machine knows when
the alarm is on, and when it is, it runs a simulation program to simulate
normal use of light in the house...

It calculates sun rise and set (and moon too, BTW), so you can time events
relative to that.

It also sends out SMS messages to my cell phone on special occurences,
such as alarm-situations.

These are things I should like in a MythX10 module as well...

BTW: The only broken X10 modules I have so far (*knock on wood*) are
appliance modules (relay boxes), whereas all my light modules (dimmers)
still work as new... (Only had to replace a fuse twice, but that was my
own fault, and I'm amazed they still work!)

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Francesco Peeters
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