Homeowner Forum / Home Automation / January 2004

Hi all..
I am coding a program(using C#.net) to control X10 devices(CM11)
through serial port communicate, but i don't know what is the sequence
to send the command. i saw the document about the command:

I had written several days ago about needing to run a splice extension of
Cat5E for the purposes of a phone jack only.  I got several ideas in terms
of splicing but I have another question.  When I get the extension to the
new location, can I just install a standard electrical 4S ...

I am building a 4300sqft. House now and I am starting to frame this
week and acting as a owner/builder (w/ a contractor) for my house.  I
have been researching my HA products  to suit my needs and fit into my
budget.  I am looking for a hardwired system that could be a DIY

Does someone know how I can drain a fountain from a 24v irrigation timer?
I've seen mention on the net of single pole - double throw relays.  Is that
what I'd need to run a little 120v fountain pump to dump out the water?  If
so, what specifications do I ask for?

In searching, I wasn't able to find my specific problem/solution.  I
have the X10 IR box that sends X10 signals based on IR remote.  I also
have tried a transceiver.  In both cases, the X10 modules only work if
they are on the same circuit as the module transmitting the X10

Hi all, I have a Casio Digital Diary SF-4990 and I`ve the serial wire
for comunication betwen my PC and the SF-4990, but I`ve downloaded
the XLink/WIN and I have not find this model in the Xlink/Win and I`ve
tried all options ( 7 bits, 8 bits, all the parities, etc) and the

I am looking for a remote RS-232 switch.
This would be used to control multiple automation controllers in the
basement wiring room from my 2nd floor office - a run of about 100
feet.

HI There...
Is there a UK supplier for such a device? I would like my PC to "talk"
to a few RF devices (each apparently with a unique address) over a
frequency of 434Mhz.

I did finish the installation of a good number of X.10 components in
my house (all Leviton) and have been suffering badly in the last few
months from a constant problem: a number of receivers including
dimming fixture modules, fixture relays modules, green line dimmers

I have a philips TSU 2000 remote and would like to
use it with my X-10 components and/or modules.
I've downloaded the appropriate CCF and inserted
it in my remote using Pronto edit and still cannot turn

Hi I'm looking for a way to improve my Home Genius Controller by
reprogramming it. Does anybody, knows wich software should I use (C
Compiler)? Even with the right software I would need to have any
information about all the port to EEPROM, RAM, RS-232 Port etc. Can

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the feasibility of
wiring a home with preamp, or line level audio to each room, rather
than speaker level audio.  I have not seen anything written about
this.  I assume that the A-bus technology does this, but then you are

New to the group but I've been hacking around with X10 stuff for a few
years.  I'm trying to get my alarm system to play nicely with Homeseer
and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas.  I'm using a Napco Magnum
1000e - which of course doesn't really support X10.  I have 2 ...

Please Help...
I have a mini timer upstairs in my house, and I have a PC module linked to
my computer downstairs....
Throughout the house are various x10 modules including motion sensors.

I am looking for a video card which takes input from wired cameras and
records to the computer the video based on motion sensing.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks,