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Home Automation - X10

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by Bootay, Jun 16, 2005.

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  1. Jun 16, 2005 at 8:47 AM #1
    Bootay

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    Anyone got a home automation setup or know a lot about it? I wanted to do some simple light controls, then figured I should just make all switchs X10 and have my PC control everything.
     
  2. Jun 16, 2005 at 8:49 AM #2
    mathmajors

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    Boy, some people will do anything to keep from getting up to feed the babies.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2005 at 9:09 AM #3
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    this is next on my list of things to do since I've got to get $250 out of this 880 remote.


    happy bday by the way...damn, we're same age, same day.
     
  4. Jun 16, 2005 at 10:28 AM #4
    Bootay

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    HAAAAPPPYYYY BDAY!!!

    FYI: the 680 was on sale for $99 this week somewhere...

    I'm trying to see if X10 is reliable - I've heard of issues.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2005 at 10:33 AM #5
    slydevl

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    I've seen it in action. I wasn't too impressed. More toy than functional at this stage IMO.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2005 at 10:34 AM #6
    DaveW

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    there is a ton of x10 items on ebay. May try something simple from there bfore I go all out.
     
  7. Jun 16, 2005 at 2:18 PM #7
    crazydave

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    I have a bunch of stuff I used for a little while. It's pretty cool but if the modules are on different circuits then they don't work all the time. I can come home and turn on every light from the car.

    If you want some of the stuff I have.... You can get it cheap.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2005 at 3:16 PM #8
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    is x10 anything like the clapper?
     
  9. Jun 16, 2005 at 3:39 PM #9
    slydevl

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    I'm pretty sure it doesn't make your dick leak but I could be wrong
     
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    Scanning old Posts...X-10

    What do you need? I had my whole voice controlled once. (with a lapel mic). There are a lot of things you can do. Such as Automation and calling in to turn devices on, or controlling them by the internet.


    Hollar!
     
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