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ok now I'm officially hooked

I've got the X10 bug...

Stopped by the local Radio Shack on the way home from helping a co-worker move. had some well-earned cash burning a hole in my pocket, so I grabbed a couple of X10 compatible goodies. Spent about $40. They didn't have anything to tie into my PC, but I know where I can find that stuff online. Once I buy that, I'll already have some of the add on modules from today's purchase.

Until then... *click* the lamp goes on... *click* the lamp goes off... *click* the lamp goes on...

God I'm so lazy.

posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 4:08 PM

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# re: ok now I'm officially hooked 5/21/2005 7:51 PM Mike Flasko

There is even some .NET components out there so you can write your own apps to control x10 devices.

# re: ok now I'm officially hooked 5/21/2005 11:04 PM Michael Earls

You want I should send you the source code from my Atlanta Code Camp demo? Then you can ring the doorbell and open the trap door...

# re: ok now I'm officially hooked 5/22/2005 8:20 AM Chris

got a link? Doing some of that soon.

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There is even some .NET components out there so you can write your own apps to control x10 devices.

# re: ok now I'm officially hooked 5/22/2005 1:24 PM Szymon

I first heard of X-10 as a way to construct a Extreme Feedbeck Device (www.developertesting.com/archives/month200404/20040401-eXtremeFeedbackForSoftwareDevelopment.html). But it's not available in Poland, so I'm still looking for an affordable alternative. Maybe you can give me some ideas?

# re: ok now I'm officially hooked 5/22/2005 5:54 PM Chris

I bought some fairly inexpensive Home Automation stuff at Radio Shack. It's not officially X10, but it's compatible. Also try ebay or X10.com

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