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Smart window blinds. Help needed to start.

Here is what I intend to do:

I need a "MAKE controller" or something to intelligently control the window blinds.

I need the following sensors to begin with, to send data to the MAKE controller, preferably wirelessly

a light sensor * a temperature sensor

On the basis of this data, the MAKE controller should make a stepper motor / servo work to open/close window roller blind. This motor is not connected directly to the MAKE controller, and would have external power if required.

I have lots of questions to begin with:

Will each sensor require their own MAKE boards? If yes, this will become too expensive per sensor wise. e.g. motion sensors, if added can be numerous, and would naturally need to be scattered in the premises. 2. How will the sensors remotely send data to controller 3. How will the remote motors accept the data and implement it?

I cannot rewire the house, and have wifi, microwave, cordless phone at home. I was thinking of using zigbee (xbee), but am not sure. I have heard x10 has interference problems and easily picks up noise.

Please help me get started, or perhaps direct me to available related documents on the internet. My project is towards home automation. Thanks.