November 2006

I’ve been running X10 type devices in my house since the early 80’s, having graduated from simple controllers to a CP-290 (programmed from an old Macintosh SE using “MouseHouse”). I’m now running Indigo 2 software on my Macintosh G5 Desktop plugged into a PowerLinc USB connection. Given the amount that I travel, I have embedded motion sensors and email notification to my cell phone, as well as other “security features” wrapped in and around Indigo.

I also use it to control the HVAC system, although I’m much more careful when I plan my programming and triggers now. I made a simple “programming” mistake a couple years back that ended up turning my AC system in to a giant ice-maker and burning out a blower motor….

All in all, it’s a great system that just proves there’s a geek in all of us. OK, well, in some of us…

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