Smart window blinds. Help needed to start.

[saurabh9 <saurabh9@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here is what I intend to do:

I need a "MAKE controller" or something to intelligently control the
window blinds.

I need the following sensors to begin with, to send data to the MAKE
controller, preferably  wirelessly

    * a light sensor
    * a temperature sensor

On the basis of this data, the MAKE controller should make a stepper
motor / servo work to open/close window roller blind. This motor is
not connected directly to the MAKE controller, and would have external
power if required.

I have lots of questions to begin with:

   1. Will each sensor require their own MAKE boards? If yes, this
will become too expensive per sensor wise. e.g. motion sensors, if
added can be numerous, and would naturally need to be scattered in the
premises.
   2. How will the sensors remotely send data to controller
   3. How will the remote motors accept the data and implement it?

I cannot rewire the house, and have wifi, microwave, cordless phone at
home. I was thinking of using zigbee (xbee), but am not sure. I have
heard x10 has interference problems and easily picks up noise.

Please help me get started, or perhaps direct me to available related
documents on the internet. My project is towards home automation.
Thanks.