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>Chapter 10. X10 - Home Automation System</H1
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> "X-10 modules are devices that plug into an electrical outlet and allow you to remotely control the power to a lamp or an appliance that is plugged into them. There are also X-10 modules that install in place of wall switches to control lights, and there's one that can be used to set back a thermostat."
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> These <A
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> folks make a really cool dongle called the Firecracker.
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These allow for the control of X10 devices via a serial-port of your PC.
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Programs like <A
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allow Linux programs to control X10 devices using the Firecracker device.
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You may be able to get the Firecracker, a remote control, a receiver,
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and a lamp module for as little as $5.95 U.S. (special promotion).
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> is a computer controlled home automation system. The software includes a circuit diagram for building the Phantom.Home.Controller, a simple circuit board that attaches to your PC's parallel port. Using the combination of hardware/software you can control (i.e. flip on or off) nearly any 120V device. And with a little bit of electronics know-how, you can probably control nearly any device at any voltage by modifying the circuit board to meet your needs. The simple circuit included can be created and built for around $25. The modules cost around $10 (basically a heavy duty relay).
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> More details on this topic are available on the <A
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> Linux Home Automation</A
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> website.
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> Turn that light off when not in use!
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