Re: x10 software question

[Stephen <yahoo@xxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:47:16 +0100, you wrote:

>The 'X10 Bridge'is a piece of software what Active Home uses to 'talk'
to
>the X10 interface over the serial port.
>If you're closing Active Home, you can safely close the bridge.
>
>Having said that, how long you continue to Active Home is the real
question,
>as it's a very limited piece of software, you'll v.soon find things it
can't
>do (Like turn the outside lights on at sunset). It's also pretty
unstable as
>software goes.
>
>Have a play, get the basics and then move on.
>
>Lee.
>PS. Make sure you've got the latest version, I think it's available
from
>X10.com, the older versions (that came on CD) are even more ropey.


Thanks. I was using the version off the cd but am now downloading the
latest version from Marmitek.com

Just learning how to switch lights on and off at the moment, and would
like to close curtains too, if I could find a cheap motor (anyone?).

What software do you recommend that I progress onto?

Thanks.


http://www.automatedhome.co.uk
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