Re: Need replacement for model CP290 X10 home automation system standalone controller

[Art Todesco <actodesco@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 4/23/2012 5:22 PM, Josepi wrote:
> They need a real clock.
> 4-5 minutes per day of inaccuracy is what I remember.
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> "Art Todesco" wrote in message news:jmrkmd$4hd$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rover,
> you bring back memories! I remember buying a synthesizer via a
> newsgroup, by just sending the person a check. Miraculously, the synth
> appeared on my doorstep in said condition. I did this several times and
> really had no problems. Wow, what we did before ebay. BTW, I too have a
> CP290 somewhere, but I haven't seen it since I moved 3 years ago. I know
> I didn't dump it. I think it must be in a Halloween box as I used to use
> it to control some mechanical scary stuff on the front lawn.
I don't think mine was ever off that much, however, I do remember
something about disconnecting the serial cable from the CP290 when not
in use.  Or was that a different controller?   Anyway, the unconnected
cord, or antenna, as it was, would bring in all kind of erroneous data
and mess with the clock.