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- /* Remote */
- This is a program for communicating with ARexX-10. It opens a 16 unit
- remote control on the Default Public Screen. Fully font sensitive and
- Amiga Style Guide compliant.
-
- Requirements: An Amiga with kickstart revision 2.0 or higher and ARexx.
- An X-10 Coprocessor board (see sources, below).
- A TW-523 X-10 powerline interface.(see sources, below).
- ARexX-10 included in this release.
-
- Disclaimer:
- Although Remote has been thoroughly tested, no guarantee is given or
- implied that this program is fit for any use. The program and the
- information within this text is provided on an "as is" basis. In no
- event will I be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or
- consequential damages resulting from the use of this program or the
- information presented within this text.
-
- Author:
-
- Remote is Copyright © 1995 Lyle Hazelwood.
- Lyle Hazelwood
- 824 Narcissus Ave.
- Holly Hill, Fl. 32117-3341
-
- Commercial distribution of Remote or of a package containing
- Remote requires written approval of the author.
-
- Remote May be distributed publicly, or in library collections,
- As long as all files remain intact and unmodified.
-
- Usage: The program may be run from the workbench, from a shell, or by
- dragging it's icon into the WBStartup drawer. It will open a window on
- the default public screen, and will transmit all gadget presses to the
- ARexX-10 program, portname BSR. The currently selected units are
- highlighted with a red bar over their gadgets. If another remote in your
- house should transmit, the red bars will respond accordingly, so that you
- can always see where your commands are directed.
-
- Shell/Script startup options: The following options may used when starting
- the program by shell or script. The template is given in standard AmigaDOS
- format. TEMPLATE=P=PORTNAME/K,H=HUBNAME/K
-
- Option Abbrev. Default Description
-
- PORTNAME P X10 Sets the name of the ARexx port for this program.
- (.01 will be added for the first remote)
- HUBNAME H BSR Sets the name of the ARexX-10 hub.
- HOUSECODE HC A Sets the initial HouseCode of the remote.
-
- Workbench (Icon) startup options: These options are set by selecting the
- ARexX-10 icon and selecting "information" from the workbench icon menu.
- If not set, they will assume reasonable defaults.
-
- TOOLTYPE Default
-
- PORTNAME X10 Set the name of the ARexx port.
- (.01 will be added, then .02 for second etc...)
- HUBNAME BSR Set the name of the ARexX-10 manager.
- HOUSECODE A Set the initial HouseCode of the Remote.
- DONOTWAIT Add this tooltype if running from the WBStartup
- drawer to allow the startup to continue.
-
- Note: ArexX-10 must be running BEFORE Remote is started, or the program
- will not be able to request updates.
-
- Once running, Remote will post a request for updates for it's current
- housecode setting, and will modify that request as the HouseCode Gadget
- is changed. The user may press the unit numbers for the appliances thay
- wish to control, then press the commands the would like. A Red LED will
- light while each gadget press is being transmitted. The Green LED shows
- that the last key pressed was a unit address, and more units may be added
- (if desired) before commands are issued. This LED is also sensitive to
- other remotes transmitting on the same housecode, anywhere in your house.
-
-
- Remote only responds to one ARexx command.. Quit. But it is probably
- easier to use the close gadget in the window.
-
- Planned for future release:
- 1> A status report of the On/Off/Dim state of each unit in a
- housecode.
-
- 2> Whatever is suggested to me, if I like the idea.
-
- 3> Whatever I am paid sufficiently to create, whether I like it or not!
-
-
- If you have any comments, suggestions, or donations, I may be reached at:
- Lyle Hazelwood
- 824 Narcissus Ave.
- Holly Hill, Fl. 32117-3341
- If you develop any neat applications for this, or create any cool new
- remotes, please consider sending me a copy, and tell me whether or not I
- may distribute them in the next release.
-
- Enjoy! 8^)
-
- Sources:
-
- Software:
- By Modem:
- Marrick Limited BBS: (407) 322-1429
- News-Journal Center: (904) 947-NEWS (6397) Amiga Forum
-
- By Public channels:
- Updates will be provided to Fred Fish, Home Automation Systems, and
- to Marrick Limited, for them to distribute as they see fit.
-
- From the Author: I will gladly mail updates to anyone who will send
- a check (Payable in U.S. funds) for $5 to cover my time and postage.
- I will send the current version immediately, and will also send the
- next version when it becomes available.
-
- Hardware:
- The TW-523 Powerline interface
- May be ordered from
- Home Automation Systems (HAS-1135 $29.95 as of March '95)
- 151 Kalmus Dr. Ste. L4
- Costa Mesa, CA. 92626
- (800) SMART-HOME (762-7846)
- (800) FOR-XTEN (367-9836)
- or from
- Marrick Limited (TW-523 $30.00 as of March '95)
- P.O. Box 950940
- Lake Mary, Fl. 32795
- (407) 323-4467
-
- The X-10 interface may be ordered from
- Home Automation Systems as HAS-1152 (assembled) $139.95 (as of 3/95)
- HAS-1150 (kit) $69.95 (as of 3/95)
-
- Marrick Limited as 101-002-A-ASM $134.95 (as of 3/95)
- 101-002-A-KIT $59.95 (as of 3/95)
-