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- Discussions on BSR X-10 Interface
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- The Circuit Cellar BBS
- 203/871-1988
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- June 1988
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- Msg#: 3597 *PROJECTS*
- 06/02/88 21:54:03
- From: JOHN APPLEYARD
- To: STEVE CIARCIA
- Subj: X-10 TRANSMITTER
- Steve, I just received the new Micromint Catalog today, and I noticed that they
- are now offering a X-10 transmitter that is capable of being directly attaced
- to the BCC-180 parallel port system. Two questions, if you please: 1. Is this
- THE TRANSMITTER that you are going to describe in the next INK issue ? If not,
- what are the differences going to be? 2. Is CCI going to offer anything like
- this, or only available thru Micromint? Thanks for the info and keep the
- projects coming!
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- Msg#: 3682 *GENERAL*
- 06/06/88 13:06:18
- From: RON WILSON
- To: TAEGAN GODDARD
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3537 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- TAEGAN, I've seen two different X-10 computer interfaces: one that simply
- impresses serial data (pre-encoded by the host PC) on the power line;
- and another with a CPU and realtime clock on board (you download commands to
- the box much like programming a VCR to recording multiple different TV
- programs). Which version of the X-10 interface is your program for? Thanks,
- Ron
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- Msg#: 3705 *GENERAL*
- 06/07/88 08:30:54
- From: KEN DAVIDSON
- To: RON WILSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3682 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- The code he uploaded is for the serial-based computer interface that contains
- intelligence. Code for the power line interface module described in the third
- issue of Circuit Cellar INK will be posted in the INK file section shortly.
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- Msg#: 3752 *GENERAL*
- 06/09/88 07:02:09
- From: ROBERT MCILVAINE
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3705 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- Have missed somthing? What power line interface in the third issue of INK? For
- that matter, What third issue of INK? I think I only remember getting two
- issues, I'll have to check the files at home.
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- Msg#: 3757 *GENERAL*
- 06/09/88 08:28:19
- From: KEN DAVIDSON
- To: ROBERT MCILVAINE (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3752 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- The third issue of INK started mailing about a week ago. You should be seeing
- it soon. I referred to it in the past tense because I thought you had seen the
- power line interface module in the article. I guess it was in X-10's ads that
- you first read about the module? I haven't seen any references to it besides
- in those ads.
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- Msg#: 3770 *GENERAL*
- 06/09/88 12:40:01
- From: RON WILSON
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3705 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- Radio Shack's first X-10 computer interface (which was made by BSR) was simply
- the power line interface; it was listed in their catalog for $34.95. (I
- disassembled one of them about 5 years ago). Their later inteface (also made by
- BSR) could be programmed by the host computer like a VCR and then left to
- execute the ins{tructions ad infinitum. (I have one of these, but my TRS-80 is
- long dead and I never did get around to decoding the box's command language
- before the TRS-80 died - now with your program, I can start using the
- controller again) Thanks, Ron
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- Msg#: 3762 *GENERAL*
- 06/09/88 11:38:59
- From: GARREN DAVIS
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: BSR X-10 INTERFACE
- I need an interface to control BSR modules from a serial RS 232 port I can't
- remember if i ever saw one in BYTE. Any info would be a great help
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- Msg#: 3774 *GENERAL*
- 06/09/88 16:21:14
- From: KEN DAVIDSON
- To: GARREN DAVIS (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3762 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- I know Steve never mentioned it and I doubt it would have been in any other
- BYTE articles. X-10 makes a serial-based computer interface with some smarts
- in it. You buy it with software written for a specific computer. Using that
- software, you program events based on time-of-day and send that list to the box
- serially. Once programmed, you unplug the host computer and the interface
- stands alone. You can also write your own software to talk to the interface
- and not use X-10's software. That way, you can use it with any computer that
- has a serial port capable of running 600 baud.
-
- I've seen the interface for sale at most places that sell modules (except Radio
- Shack). DAK and Heathkit are two that come to mind.
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- Msg#: 3811 *GENERAL*
- 06/10/88 10:58:14
- From: GARREN DAVIS
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3774 (BSR X-10 INTERFACE)
- I saw the interface in heath but i've never seen one in DAK.Heaths was a little
- expensive for me.I have one for my TRS-80 but i dont know the so ftware
- protocall that it sends out of the cassette port.I just subscribe d to INK
- hoping there would be an interface project.Hope I didn't miss a nything good.
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- Msg#: 3867 *GENERAL*
- 06/13/88 11:12:08
- From: GARREN DAVIS
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: BSR SOFTWARE
- I took apart the BSR interface from my TRS 80 and figured out how it works.It
- uses a bit to modulate the AC and a bit to check for the zero crossing of the
- AC.I need some software to use this interface on my PC-XT.Also I would like to
- get the back issues of ink starting at the beginning of this year
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- Msg#: 3893 *GENERAL*
- 06/14/88 08:20:53
- From: KEN DAVIDSON
- To: GARREN DAVIS (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3867 (BSR SOFTWARE)
- The third issue of INK has an article that describes how to create valid X-10
- codes given a zero crossing and a bit that gates a 120-kHz oscillator onto the
- power line. The IBM PC software described in the article will be available
- here shortly.
-
- Go to the INK information menu from the main menu to find out how to get back
- issues.
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- Msg#: 3900 *GENERAL*
- 06/14/88 11:00:44
- From: GARREN DAVIS
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3893 (BSR SOFTWARE)
- I just called the MICROMIN and asked if they sell an interface.they said they
- have the interface and the software for the PC.I have seen BYTE projects sold
- from the MICROMINT before.Would this project in the third issue of INK be the
- one that the MICROMINT is selling.
-
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- Msg#: 3924 *GENERAL*
- 06/15/88 08:21:45
- From: KEN DAVIDSON
- To: GARREN DAVIS (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3900 (BSR SOFTWARE)
- Yes, the interface, cables, and software described in the third issue of INK
- are exactly what Micromint is selling as the BCX/52, BCX/180, and BCX/PC.
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- Msg#: 3932 *GENERAL*
- 06/15/88 10:31:48
- From: GARREN DAVIS
- To: KEN DAVIDSON (Rcvd)
- Subj: REPLY TO MSG# 3924 (BSR SOFTWARE)
- Thanks, I'll get the back issues of INK then I should be up and running.Just to
- let you know what I am doing with the interface,it's something very similar to
- Steves HOME CONTROL SYSTEM except I have a 2 meter HAM transceiver and voice
- feedback so i can control the house from my telephone or from my radio in my
- car using touch tones Thanks again for all your help.You have a great bulliten
- board
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