RE: X10 entertainment

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Martin Howell
> Sent: 13 November 2005 20:12
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] X10 entertainment
>
> Hi Phil,
>
> Sorry for sounding grumpy, spent a fair while yesterday
> wrestling with the software so a bit peed off as a result.
> Also, I'm quite prepared to
> admit to being stoopid.   The unit came from Lets Automate,
> the drivers
> were downloaded from the same source - it took a while to
> realise that extra drivers were needed, I had assumed that
> they would all be on the disc that came with the device.

We do try to make it obvious by the line of bigger, blacker text on the
descriptive page that says "The USB version requires the following
driver to
be downloaded."...

...mind you, it's scary just how many people also don't see the big note on
the page for the Sky Remotes that say it has to be programmed for your TV
and just send 'em straight back with a snotty note telling us they're
faulty
and don't adjust the volume! :-)

> I
> initially attempted setting it up using the serial port, with
> no success, and only then went looking for the USB drivers,
> with various lockups throughout.  I will try wiping the
> software and starting again with a calm mind :-

OK - If it doesn't work via the serial port then its *POSSIBLE* that the
CM12 itself is faulty...

Phil