[Coco] plug'n'power controller manual?

[Gene Heskett]

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.
> > ----------------------
> > 
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