Re: X-10 Computer Interface

["Steve" <steve@xxxxxxx>]

I used the Lynx-10 Kit. Knocked up in twenty mins and works a treat. The
probelm is the X10 signal seems to run out of steam toward the ground
floor.
The TW7223 being pluged in two floor further up.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ant Skelton" <ant@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: 04 August 2000 5:19 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] X-10 Computer Interface


>
> Recently, I was speccing my PC interface for an X-10 controller, and
> decided on the TW7223, as it was the cheapest available. I had to
write
> a driver for it, as there wasn't anything useful available.
>
> The TW7223 cost me £26. If I'd wanted a serial convertor so I could
> talk to it from my PC's serial port, it would have set me back an
> astonishing £64.63, and that's on top of the £26 for the TW7223.
>
> The other popular option appears to be the CM12U, which again is a
> serial port interface, and costs £64.63 also. Granted, it has some
> extra features like battery backup, PC-less operation, etc.
>
> It seems to me that the non-X10 parts of these adaptors are far too
> expensive. Given a TW7223 OEM X-10 controller, I reckon a small
> board could be knocked up to provide all the relevant functionality
> for about a tenner.
>
> Frankly, I'm tempted to do it. I assume that given the amount of
> HA software that speaks CM12U, the interface to it is publically
> available?
>
> cheers
>
> ant
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