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On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:29:20 +0000, BruceR wrote:

> You could interface the wireless remote to a computer controlled relay
> fairly easily.  In fact, I do that to operate my front gate and and
> outside awning.  Because wiring to these locations was a PITA I just ran
> leads from the remote control to a relay. When my automation program
> calls for the awning to go up or down the appropriate relay is
> momentaritly operated to, in essence, press the button on the remote.
>
>
>> The Worthington link you provide is broken, but this one
>> works: http://www.worthdist.com/autotilt/AT110A.htm
>>
>> Unfortunately the AT110A, although motorized, is still
>> manually actuated with a remote.  The DIY solution would
>> allow computer control - it'd be nice if it was in
>> commercial production
>>
>> On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 22:53:20 +0000, BruceR wrote:
>>> Here's a DIY article:
>>>
>>> http://www.circuitcellar.com/library/print/hcs-pdf/57-MckinneyJr.pdf#search='miniblind%20motor'
>> Worthington Distribution has this ready made motorized solution
>> fromAuto Tilt for you for
>> $44:http://www.worthdist.com/autotilt/AT110A.HTMI actually found it
>> on the Smarthome site but it shows as discontinued.Enlarging the
>> picture there revealed the AutoTilt brand name and asearch for that
>> found it at Worthington. Enjoy!
>>
>>>> I'm looking for a way to open/close my miniblinds..i'm not so
>>>> concerned about pulling them up/down, but just something to actuate
>>>> the rod part that rotates the blinds into open/closed positions...
>>>>
>>>> smarthome seems to offer a variety of vertical blind and drapery
>>>> solutions, but nothing for horizontal miniblinds...   I know some
>>>> manufacturers offer all in one solutions where the blinds and the
>>>> motor are all one piece, but i'm looking for an add-on solution to
>>>> activate my existing miniblinds.
>>>>
>>>> is anyone aware of a commercial product to handle this?  i built a
>>>> custom solution using lego mindstorms, but i'm looking for something
>>>> with a bit more durability.