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Originally Posted by famewolf  I have one of the x10 firecracker systems you used to be able to get cheap...hooks to a serial port..can be used by the pc to turn items on, off, dim etc....there are some apps to control them on windows...but what I would like to see is when I start a movie having the floor lamps on either side of tv auto turn off...and when movie ends (and maybe is paused)...the lights turn back on....not sure how feasible that is currently. |
Hmmm, does the serial controllers interface the same as the USB controllers?
Yes, turning lights off and off with events would be VERY easy. Sounds like you have a pretty sweet setup too!
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Originally Posted by jmvaughn Funny, I was just discussing how neat something like this would be with my wife over lunch (I know, I'm a rather dull lunch companion).
So count me as very interested. |
Yes, in playing around with the software, I think there is a lot of potential with X10 devices. I am starting with a few light switches and recepticles, but I am looking very seriously at adding a Thermostat and other devices real soon.