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phil13
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Hi Dave,
a friend just gave me its "old" jds timer commander.
I know powerhome doesn't support this hardware but i think it is better than the CM11 so i'd like to use it.
I've though to manage it like any rs232 other interface (with vbscript) but in this case i can't use X10 ph functions.
Have you an better idea to advise me ?
Thanks
Philipe
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krommetje
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phil13 wrote:
a friend just gave me its "old" jds timer commander.
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You could disassemble the software that came with it and see the subroutines responsible for communication with the PC... If you know the subroutines, then you can program a script to use it. But why not use it as a second X10 controler next to the CM11, that way you can still use your original configuration. It would be a timeconsuming project though... If I recollect correctly it is discontinued ...
Peter
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In fact i've the protocol, it is similar to stargate machine (http://www.jdstechnologies.com/protspec2.html).
It is very easy too implement. I've already made scripts to send and receive commands.
I "only" (!) want to integrate it in powerhome like the CM11 ...
I can also keep the CM11 and the time commander but i've to add a serial port on my computer and it is not so easy because i've a mini-itx card (http://www.viaembedded.com/product/epia_m_spec.jsp?motherbo ardId=81) without free pci slot.
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Philipe,
Im going to start working on a generic controller module that uses Windows messaging. The idea will be a controller module that launches an external application (VB, etc.) that connects to the controller and handles all communications. The idea then will be to use Windows Messages (between PowerHome and the external "Controller" application) to handle all incoming and outgoing commands. This should allow anyone to support controllers other than those currently handled within PowerHome.
Do you think that this will help?
Dave.
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Yes it could be a solution.
What is the timing for your generic controller ?
You perhaps also define a table or .ini/.inf file) with each ph x10 controller function (ph.x10, ....) and have the possibility to enter the name of a vbscript (or a macro) function to launch it in replacement of original function.
In fact you could so connect your own scripts with the powerhome core.
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phil13 wrote:
It is very easy too implement. I've already made scripts to send and receive commands.
I "only" (!) want to integrate it in powerhome like the CM11 ... |
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well, There Dave can help you more then I can as you read in another part of this thread...
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I can also keep the CM11 and the time commander but i've to add a serial port on my computer and it is not so easy because i've a mini-itx card (http://www.viaembedded.com/product/epia_m_spec.jsp?motherbo ardId=81) without free pci slot. |
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I see in the specs that there is USB on_board... Could you use a port-replicator and use the cm11 on the regular port, and the JDS on the replicator-port... this means that a Virtual-Comport is installed... PH can deal with Virtual-Comports if I am correct...
Peter
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