ca029@unocss.UUCP (Jon Scheer) (02/29/88)
Hi.
I just bought an Appliance & Light Controller (for Color Computer) at
the local RS (clearance sale). Well, I've got a Model 4. So the software
that is supplied with the controller won't do me a dingo's kidneys worth
of good. But I should be able to make it work with the hardware that I
have (shouldn't I??) The controller plugs into the cassette port on a CC
and I have one of the old 4's that has a cassette port. So, in theory,
I should be able to plug it into the 4.
But, I don't know what sort of signals the controller expects. Is
there anybody out there who has played with the/a controller? Any idea
where I might be able to find out more about it??
Thanks in advance (:-)
Jon Scheer
...!{ihnp4|codas|akgua|cbosgd}!ohgua!ugn!unocss!ca029OPTON@UHVAX1.UH.EDU (03/24/88)
> From: ihnp4!upba!unocss!ca029@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (Jon Scheer) > Subject: Info For Appliance Controller Needed > I just bought an Appliance & Light Controller (for Color Computer) at > the local RS (clearance sale). Well, I've got a Model 4. So the software > that is supplied with the controller won't do me a dingo's kidneys worth > of good. But I should be able to make it work with the hardware that I > have (shouldn't I??) The controller plugs into the cassette port on a CC > and I have one of the old 4's that has a cassette port. So, in theory, > I should be able to plug it into the 4. > But, I don't know what sort of signals the controller expects. Is > there anybody out there who has played with the/a controller? Any idea > where I might be able to find out more about it?? ------------------------------ If your appliance decoder is the same as the one I bought from Radio Schack, it is simply a BSR X-10 controller with Radio Shack's name on it. I bought mine on clearance sale a year ago. There are adapter cables available to run off of RS-232 ports. In addition, there is a programming guide available. I got my RS232 cable and programming guide from DAK when I ordered another controller from them. If you will send me a US mail address, I will send you a copy of the programming manual, if I can find it. I will also Email you the pinouts for an RS232 cable when I find the manual. You might also contact DAK and see if they will sell you an RS-232 cable and manual, in case I can't find mine. (Hmmm, come to think of it, I may contact them to see if I can get a cable and software for my Mac...). Please write back soon, as I am never certain about these internet mailings. Lee Thomison BITNET:OPTON@UHVAX1 landline: (713) 749-3127