🚀 go-pugleaf

Now that you mention it, I have never seen the X-10 home controller 
applicance modules for less than $15.  Even at discount electronics 
stores.  The Lamp modules are somewhat less, usually around $10, but they 
can't take much current.  
 
I've been fooling around with X-10 programs lately, and have written a 
simple program to control the X-10 from a command line interface.  What's 
so special about this, you might ask?  Well, this means that I can 
control my appliances OVER THE PHONE, using the Bigmouth VoiceMail board. 
Bigmouth allows you to run different programs, depending on what touch 
tone input you give it.  So I could run a batch script like:
 
X10BAT A 5 OFF
X10BAT A 4 DIM 60
X10BAT C 2 ON
runbigm
 
This turns module A 5 off, dims module A 4 by 60%, and turns module
C 2 on.  
 
The Bigmouth also has an ALARM input, which allows you to dial a number 
(ostensibly, the Police) when the ALARM triggers.  I have also noticed a 
bunch of new burglar alarm sensors out there, including one for the X10 
system.  There is also a thermostat controller, and heavy duty modules 
for air conditioners and such, as well as a remote control module and 
transciever, so you can turn appliances on and off from outside the 
house.



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