I have an appliance module with the sensing current mod that works fine with multiple CFL's.
X10 PC Interface upgrade
May 26, 2010
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Hm, it looks like they still have a problem with that.
Well, that's what's been bothering me, too: their software was last updated in 2004! Not a good recommendation for me. So I went ahead and ordered a CM15A from ActiveHomes as that seems to be a more current interface, including its software. I'll see if that works out for me.
I'm not sure I understand the question. And, I'll have to answer no, because I know little about the CM11. Doesn't the CM111 require the computer to do all the work, i.e. is it just an interface, right?
CM11 was an early successor to CP290 which you could program from a PC Windows program through serial connection but could run it off the PC with those stored instructions in the CM11.
Art,
The CM11 does not need the computer to work. I upload the timer events to it. I rarely use that comp any more other then to update the time in the CM11
Rich W.
Art Todesco wrote:
Dabbler,
So if Art went from a CP290 to the 1132 and the CM11 succeeded the CP290 there may be a chance the 1132 can replace the CM11?
TIA Rich W.
Dabbler wrote:
Yes, though CM11 used to connect to the PC through serial port, the
1132CU through USB. Way back when CM11 came out I tried to use it but I could never get its serial connection work reliably. It often froze my PC during uploading and then I just dumped the darn thing. It might had to do something with the fact that CM11 was designed for two-way X10 modules which I did not have. It's been a long time ago and I don't recall all the details now.
Win 2k to Win7
That definitely looks like it would fit my bill much better.
I would be interested in hearing more about your experiences with this product.
I assume this software does conditional processing. They appear to call it "macros" instead of logic or conditionals.
Win 2k to Win7
Only for macros though. The CM11 will not store any conditional commands and that makes it kind of useless for me.
I wrote software for the CM11 but I could never get past the packet descriptions for the reset data coming out of the thing. I gave up years ago with the hope to get back at it again. I figure there was some commercial drivers written that would be an easier place to start with, next time...or next life maybe?...LOL
The CM11 does not need the computer to work. I upload the timer events to it. I rarely use that comp any more other then to update the time in the CM11
Rich W.
Art Todesco wrote:
What about the 64-bit Win7?
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