Next Previous Contents 10. There are also X-10 modules that install in place of wall switches to control lights, and there's one that can be used to set back a thermostat. These X10 folks make a really cool dongle called the Firecracker. Programs like bottlerocket and gtk-x10 allow Linux programs to control X10 devices using the Firecracker device.
Home is a computer controlled home automation system.
The software includes a circuit diagram for building the Phantom. Controller, a simple circuit board that attaches to your PC's parallel port. And with a little bit of electronics know-how, you can probably control nearly any device at any voltage by modifying the circuit board to meet your needs. For notice when this page changes, fill in your email address. Material copyright Linux Documentation Project .