[Coco] Zap 0.0.4 Beta has been uploaded to my drop box

[K. Pruitt]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen H. Fischer"
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Coco] Zap 0.0.4 Beta has been uploaded to my drop box


>I had my TV learning remote controlling my X-10 modules until the IR to 
>X-10 box failed and there was no replacement  available.
>
> So I have only the CoCo Plug 'n Power with it's four on / off buttons. I 
> have not set the time in ~ 4-5 years. PST to PDT causes a hour shift but 
> the random on / off timer makes it OK for the BED usage. (Burglar 
> Entertainment Device)
> --------------------------
> On topic, one of my appliance units keeps coming on without my pushing a 
> button. Switching modules, using different unit codes makes no difference. 
> Never does it turn off by itself. So switching house codes has not been 
> tried.
>
> I suspect the neighbor with the barking dogs has some device that can be 
> turned on but is not a X-10 device.
>
> I have trained her to use the on button on the device but when her son is 
> house sitting he tries to use the remote and as soon as he turns it on I 
> turn it off if I do not want my light on.
>
> I understand that the X-10 codes are normally stopped where the power 
> enters our units.
>
> From time to time I have had X-10 modules just not respond, swapping 
> modules made no difference and then weeks later work just fine in a 
> particular location. (Back when I had two X-10 controllers)
>
> What is stopping the X-10 module from responding is in the chained power 
> strips.
>
> Try the X-10 device closer to the controller is what I would suggest.
>
> SHF
>

Yeah, I have experienced perfectly working setups stop functioning and then 
start functioning again without any indication there was ever a problem. 
It's probably one the biggest issues with X10 stuff.  Staying off house code 
A or house code M helps a bit in avoiding issues with neighbors.

The TM751 I am using has had the antennae literally within a 1/6 of an inch 
away from the CM17A with no change on the problem house codes.   I don't 
think it is transmitting at all in the problem house codes.  On the 
problem-free house codes I can transmit out of the room with no problem.