It’s pretty simple to have media center and lighting control in one box. Just install LinuxMCE… But if you already use MythTV and not going to break everything you may be interested in that thread. There is a simple explanation howto integrate X10 and MythTV using Perl scripts (MythX10 (234)) and flexibility of MythTV. I suspect this or similar approach is used on that video.
[via MythTV News]
EZSwitch30 30A INSTEON X10 Controller allows to control your air conditions or water heater using X10 or INSTEON commands. The module has built-in memory to trigger events on the outputs to last for 1 to 255 minutes. But the most interesting way is to control the EZSwitch30 using special software such LinuxMCE (currently for X10 only). In case of fault the control system it’s possible to operate with device by pressing the set button on the side of the EZSwitch30.
The EZSwitch30 is available at price $114.99.
Recently I found a list of X10 devices which are compatible with opensource smarthome system LinuxMCE:
It’s good for me especially I’m going to by a test X10 kit in Russia next week. I think it should be enough to have CM11 with USB interface, MS13E Occupancy Sensor/Motion Detector and TM13U Trans receiver module. Those devices are gonna be used for test purpose only. But after some time maybe me and my family will use them practically.
X10 is a well-known, budget technology which allows to automate your home without spent a lot of time and money. But it has a serious limitations. The new technologies came to the market such INSTEON, Z-Wave or ZigBee look more power and attractive than X10. But what if you already did some automation using X10 devices and you want to extend it by modern way? Don’t worry. Simplehomenet thought about it and released EZX10RF which recognizes all 256 house/unit addresses transmitted by X10 RF devices such as keyfobs, remote controllers, proximity sensors, etc. X10 commands (on, off, dim, bright, all-on, all-off, etc.) are either re-broadcast, or translated into INSTEON Group commands or broadcast messages that are sent through the power line. The EZX10RF can also learn the codes of up to 20 X10 RF devices and associates them to INSTEON groups. Highly sensitive receiver and built-in antenna afford up to 60 meters with commonly available X10 RF devices.
You can buy the EZX10RF to extend your automation system with INSTEON devices for $114.99 including Free X10 Controller as promotion.
[via AutomatedHome]
In spite of a big list of disadvantages and a bunch of modern home automation technologies X10 is still popular and used. LinuxMCE - open source smarthome system supports X10 devices and allows to connect CM11 to be able to manage them. That new wiki post describes briefly the procedure of installation and configuration CM11 under LinuxMCE. So, hope it’ll useful for all who decided to use LinuxMCE and X10 together.