X10 Home Automation

X10 Home Automation Last Updated - Dec. 28/99

Pull that old computer out of the closet !.....With this software you can use it for home automation.

Wondering what to do with that old DOS computer in the closet ? How about using it for home automation ! With a PL513 module and some X10 modules you can be controlling lights and appliances in your house. Just download the version of Control which suits your requirements!

Control Version 1.00 - DOS TSR ------- Description and Download
Control Version 3.00 - DOS Non-TSR -- Description and Download

Links to X10 Websites
Links to Parallel Port Websites

Control Version 1.00 Description and Download
1 - Control Version 1.00 - DOS based TSR version

This software uses the PL513 to send commands to X10 modules. Commands can be sent manually, or from an automatic schedule. This shareware software, called Control.exe, runs on any DOS based PC. ( from XT to 486 and DOS 3.20 to DOS 6.20 )The PL513 module connects to the parallel port with an easily made cable. Cable details are given in the User Manual, or click the button below to view cable drawing.

The downloaded software is a ZIP file and includes a User Manual, and additional files with information on how to construct a cable for the PL513. Information is also provided on how to modify a standard parallel port printer card to a non standard address which can be used for the PL513 module. Click the buttons below to view the User Manual, Readme notes, and Parallel card modification information.

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Local Download ( zip file, which includes documentation )

Control Version 1.00 ( DOS based TSR )..........................................x10pl513.zip

To see some screen images from Control ( DOS based TSR ) click this button.

If you have comments or questions, email me at mgenovy@rivernet.net

Control Version 3.00 Description and Download
2 - Control Version 3.00 - DOS based Host/Remote Non TSR Version

This software consists of two programs, one for the Host computer, and one for the Remote computer. The Remote computer has a PL513 module, and runs a scheduler program which can execute events scheduled to seconds accuracy. The Host computer runs a program which allows the user to set up a weekly set of schedule files, which are then uploaded to the Remote using PcAnywhere.

Note that one can run both programs on the same computer without PcAnywhere. Using this approach will then give you a schedule file for each day of the week, and the events are scheduled to the second. Commands can also be sent manually. This shareware software runs on any DOS based PC. ( from XT to 486 and DOS 3.20 to DOS 6.20 ) The PL513 module connects to a standard parallel port, or a modified parallel port with an easily made cable. Cable details are given in the User Manual. ( The cable is the same as for Version 1.00. )

The downloaded software is a ZIP file, and includes a User Manual, and additional files with information on how to construct a cable for the PL513. Information is also provided on how to modify a standard parallel port printer card to a non-standard address which may be used for the PL513 module.( Note that Version 1.00 could also use either the standard parallel port, or this modified card. )

Local Download ( zip file, which includes documentation )

Click on the following link to download this software......x10pl513hr

If you have comments or questions, email me at mgenovy@rivernet.net

The following are links to X10 websites.

Here is where you can order the PL513 Module, as well as other X10 Modules.....

HomeTech X10 Products Canadian Price List

Here are links to other X10 sites.....

X10 Automation

Circuit Cellar FTP Site

HomeToys Shareware Library

Home Automation Index

Home Automation Store

Krazy Keiths' World of DIY Home Automation

Tom's X-Home ! Home Automation System