smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) (09/08/89)
Hi there, I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface for any other computer be purchased and where? Thanks a bundle, Scott. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Wincklhofer AT&T Bell Laboratories Whippany NJ whutt!smw
dlyons@Apple.COM (David Lyons) (09/08/89)
In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes: >I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible >to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface >for any other computer be purchased and where? I believe Heathkit sells an RS-232 interface for X10 (a.k.a. PowerHouse, Plug'n'Power, etc), which you can use with a II+ if you have a SuperSerial or similar card. I've also seen these units on sale at Fry's Electronics in Sunnyvale (CA). I believe the box was actually marked "Apple II" (but it was just standard RS-232). I don't remember whether there was any software included. -- --Dave Lyons, Apple Computer, Inc. | DAL Systems AppleLink--Apple Edition: DAVE.LYONS | P.O. Box 875 AppleLink--Personal Edition: Dave Lyons | Cupertino, CA 95015-0875 GEnie: D.LYONS2 or DAVE.LYONS CompuServe: 72177,3233 Internet/BITNET: dlyons@apple.com UUCP: ...!ames!apple!dlyons My opinions are my own, not Apple's.
jones@optilink.UUCP (Marvin Jones) (09/09/89)
In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM>, smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes: > I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible > to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface > for any other computer be purchased and where? Yes, the X10 computer interfaces are still available. They are stocked at Egghead Software stores, and can always be ordered direct from X10 in New Jersey. I don't have my info here. E-mail if you need phone # or address. Price is around $30-$40. Basically, all the boxes are the same ... they use a serial interface for control. The difference between the various "models" is a) the type of cable provided and b) the user interface program provided to run on the designated machine. Also provided with the set is a "programmers" reference which discusses the command protocol used by the interface box in case you want to write your own user interface. My only experience is with the Mac system. The software provided is quite functional, and does most of the things you would want to do. However, the program does not follow Mac user interface protocol, does not handle all graphic file types gracefully (for house maps, etc.), etc. There are other quirks as well, but memory eludes me now. As I said ... it gets the job done in an OK manner. Interface software for other machines may be better or worse. Good Luck. X10 is a fun system. And handy! -- Marvin Jones {pyramid, pixar, tekbspa}!optilink!jones Optilink Corp. ATT-net: 707-795-9444 X 206 1310 C Redwood Way CI$: 71320,3637 Petaluma, CA 94952
hollombe@ttidca.TTI.COM (The Polymath) (09/09/89)
In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes: } I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible }to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface }for any other computer be purchased and where? I've seen them for sale at Egghead Software. The ones I saw were for IBM and clones, but they might have one for an Apple. If not, I think it's a simple serial interface, so you could write your own software if you have to. -- The Polymath (aka: Jerry Hollombe, hollombe@ttidca.tti.com) Illegitimis non Citicorp(+)TTI Carborundum 3100 Ocean Park Blvd. (213) 452-9191, x2483 Santa Monica, CA 90405 {csun|philabs|psivax}!ttidca!hollombe
fadden@cory.Berkeley.EDU (Andy McFadden) (09/09/89)
In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes: > I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible >to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface >for any other computer be purchased and where? By your crossposting to misc.consumers.house, I assume you are referring to a BSR X10-type hardware interface, not an X10 windowing system interface (BIG difference :-)) They do exist, but it's been a while since I've seen one advertised. >Scott Wincklhofer -- fadden@cory.berkeley.edu (Andy McFadden) ...!ucbvax!cory!fadden
fyl@fylz.UUCP (Phil Hughes) (09/09/89)
In article <16979@pasteur.Berkeley.EDU>, fadden@cory.Berkeley.EDU (Andy McFadden) writes: > In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes: > > I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible > >to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface > >for any other computer be purchased and where? I have a Heathkit one that talks to an RS-232 port. I bought it almost a year ago (but just built it and got it working). I am not sure it is still available but it is worth a try. -- Phil Hughes -- FYL -- 8315 Lk City Wy NE -- Suite 207 -- Seattle, WA 98115 {amc-gw,uunet!pilchuck}!ssc!fylz!fyl
dale@pro-colony.cts.com (System Operator) (09/10/89)
> CS-ID: #9743.apple.ii/info-apple@pro-colony 371 chars > Date: Fri, 8 Sep 89 03:16:25 CST > From: att!cbnewsl!smw@ucbvax.berkeley.edu (scott.wincklhofer) > Subject: X10 computer interface > > Hi there, > > I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible > to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+. If not can an interface > for any other computer be purchased and where? > > Thanks a bundle, > > Scott. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Scott Wincklhofer > AT&T Bell Laboratories > Whippany NJ > whutt!smw You can use an Applied Engineering TimeMaster HO clock with the BSR X-10 command console. This would require your computer to be on and running whenever you want to have the computer control the BSR. I have a program written on my BBS that lets me call up the board and turn things off and on. This is nice as the BBS is on all the time anyway. If you want/need more information send me a message. Dale ============================================================================== proline: dale@pro-colony uucp : crash!pnet01!pro-colony!dale inet : crash!dale@pro-colony.cts.com arpa : crash!pnet01!pro-colony!dale@nosc.mil ============================================================================== >>> pro-colony 214/370-7056 24 hours <<<
joseph@elbereth.rutgers.edu (Seymour Joseph) (09/11/89)
You can also buy the X10 powerhouse module that interfaces to any Apple II with a serial port. It has a clock/calender, and can be programmed to turn things on and off at pre-determined times. Since it is an external unit, you can program it and then do other things with your Apple II, even turn it off. There is great software for this product too. There is a graphics based double hires program for IIes and IIcs and there is a text based one (sold by another company) for Other IIs. X10 USA is based in Northvale NJ. Give them a call. They can send you info, or suggest a local dealer. Seymour