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Control lights in your house with your computer

Step 3Play around with a script

I made a Python script that basically just connects to the SDM socket server and sends messages to the PLC Controller downstairs. You can do fun stuff like flashing the lights on and off. A more practical thing to do is setting it on a timer to wake you up in the morning. Actually, you can program timers into the PowerLinc Controller directly if you use InHomeFre or other software.

You have a little more control when you code the script yourself.


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Apr 4, 2010. 7:51 AMzombiefire says:
so am i
May 20, 2008. 3:44 PMmaxpower49 says:
celling fan of dooooooooooommmmm this is a great project if only it was a little cheaper
Dec 30, 2008. 9:28 AMinkwash says:
hey checkout the new $10 smart home
Oct 9, 2007. 10:21 AMstatiktv says:
thats definitely awesome. a little on the pricey side for just one switch, if it was more affordable, i'd be all over it. im a cheapass, heh.

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