[Coco] plug'n'power controller manual?

[Stephen H. Fischer]

Hi,

The "cm11a" comes up as discontinued.

The cheapest at ~ $70 alternative:

http://www.smarthome.com/1132CU/PowerLinc-Controller-USB-Based-Home-Automation-Device/p.aspx

26-3142 for the CoCo 2 in use.

Connecting up a CoCo 2 twice a year to adjust time, $0.00.

9 Volt Battery still test good, I have ~ 2 power outages / year.

SHF


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Heskett" <gene.heskett at gmail.com>
To: <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Coco] plug'n'power controller manual?



> On Saturday, September 11, 2010 12:21:46 pm Stephen H. Fischer did opine:

>

>> Hi,

>>

>> I can also confirm that these work fine. I have ~ 10.

>>

>> Of special note, I control all mine with my IR. TV, VCR, ... remote

>> control.

>>

>> On the X10 web site there is model "IR543" which receives IR. and sends

>> the commands out on the power lines.

>>

>> I programmed my CoCo 2 plug'n'power two years ago for controlling one

>> light so the burglars would think I am at home and go onto the next

>> house.

>>

>> Still working but the time has drifted a little.

>>

>> SHF

>

> That is one of the features of the cm11a and similar devices.  The cm11a

> has battery backup in it, a pair of AAA cells that will last years.  But 

> if

> it detects a power failure (it keep time like an old motor driven electric

> clock) it sends a one byte command back to the computer that tells heyu it

> needs its clock reset, and if the heyu_engine is running, it will be done

> automatically, leaving a trace in the log file that it was done.

>

>>

>>

>> ----- Original Message -----

>> From: "Bruce W. Calkins" <brucewcalkins at charter.net>

>> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>

>> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 4:36 AM

>> Subject: Re: [Coco] plug'n'power controller manual?

>>

>> > ----- Original Message -----

>> > From: "Aaron Wolfe"

>> >

>> > As for getting outlet modules, rumor has it you can use any regular

>> > x10 compatible stuff (someone please correct me if this is wrong).  I

>> > found x10 outlet controllers new online for less than $10, lightbulb

>> > socket types for $7.  I'm hoping these will work with the P'n'P

>> > controller.

>> > =======================================

>> > Yes, these work fine.

>> > --------------------------------------------------------

>> >

>> > They have x10 motion sensors, temperature sensors, etc as well.

>> > It would be very interesting if all these types of things can be used

>> > from OS9.

>> > =====================================

>> > The RS/Tandy P-n-P system is one way.  We would need to build a

>> > reciever for the CoCo for input.  Not impossable, but perhaps not

>> > worthwhile. OTOH; hobbies seldom profit.

>> > --------------------------------------

>> >

>> > -Aaron

>> > ================

>> > Bruce W.

>

> -- 

> Cheers, Gene