A plugin for x10 s activehome pro software which allows control of x10 cameras via the computer. The x10 activehome pro software, in conjunction with the interface, lets you control lights and appliances around your home when used with x10 modules. Control your home from your pc with activehome using the included activehome software, the home computer interface connects to your pc and sends signals over your existing house wiring to control lights and appliances connected to x10 modules. Or anyother software that will program my cp290 computer interface from a vista computer using a serial port. X10 firecracker computer interface cm17a brand new x10. At that time the system consisted of a 16 channel command console, a lamp module, and an appliance module. User friendly windows 98, 2000 and xp compatible software is provided with the interface which includes graphical representat ions of switches, modules, etc. Nov 11, 20 with the demise of x10, there have been a number of requests for alternative automation software.
Anyone know how to get lighthouse working on a new vista computer. The x10 cm15a activehome pro computer interface module provides remote control over your whole home directly through your computer. I use it with the x10 wireless transceiver module and it works well. If you do not know to which comport the firecracker interface is connected, select the automatic radio button in the firecracker transmitter section. The x10 activehome pro computer interface module works in conjunction with free downloadable activehome software to provide remote control over your whole home directly through your computer. Firecracker cm17a, firecracker tm751, firecracker lm465, firecracker hr12a. Now anyone who can point and click will be able to look like a home automation genius. X10 commander is an x10 controller client for the iphoneipodipad and is a native ios application that allows you to control x10 devices anywhere. Why do some modules work in some outlets and not in others.
The approach is not intrusive, in other words, there is no need to modify your home circuits or whatever. The cm11a activehome serial computer interface can be moved to any outlet you choose after program. Jul 27, 2017 the second video in my home automation series is about the x10 protocol. The x10 brand activehome cm11a serial computer interface.
This is to avoid again the nightmare of the original sites servers going dark as happened to. When you purchased the x10 activehome pro computer interface. Cm19a usb pc transceiver manufacturer refurbished with warranty. New activehome vista software for the cm11a serial pc interface 2. X10 usb wireless transceiver computer interface cm19a. Whenever possible, we have the software title hosted on our own site as well as a link to the original site we got it from. Set the black unit code dial on the front of the module to the desired number between 1 and 16. The firecracker computer interface, also called cm17a, is compatible with linux home automation software. A real palmpad, slimfire, or digipad remote handheld controller or any x10 capable remote allows x10 control without needing your computer to be on. And dont forget the new usb interface which makes connecting to todays pcs a snap. To download any of the x10 software, just click on the appropriate link. The software did what it was supposed to but it is a little antiquated. Use activehome pro to make your home more comfortable, and more secure. Cm11 x10 computer pc interface laser business systems.
At the time a revolutionary leap, forty years after being brought to market, x10 is still going strong today. Tuicemen discovered the marmitek european version of activehome pro can be installed without an x10 license or access to the x10 server. Cm15a activehome pro usb transceiver module only no software. Built in memory and a battery backup inside the usb computer interface allows timers to operate with your computer turned off. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface can work. Multiview and can be used in conjunction with our mr26a pc receiver also known as the firecracker receiver. The x10 cm15a interface module serves as a transceiver, passing x10 signals between the pc and your x10 light control modules.
Active home pro software info sheet the home automation store. After wasting an hour or two on windows, i got some software heyu for it on my linux system, and it worked fine. This software will run on the ibm home director computer interface. Cm11a or firecracker cm17a computer interface module to control x10 capable devices.
Am466 and am486, lm15a, lm465, pam01, pam02, pao11, plm01, plm03, plw01, plw02, sr227, ws467, ws4777, ws12a, wsa, xpdf, xpfm. You can control x10 modules via a mouse click on your pc desktop using the virtual palmpad, slimfire, or digipad remote. Due to the modular nature of x10 equipment, the firecracker application may be utilized as long as specific equipment. Controlling your linux smart home with x10 dummies. Just plug the x10 firecracker computer interface into your computer s serial port, and it will allow you to click on a desktop icon and bring up a virtual x10 remote control. Activehome pro computer interface cm15a how do i reinstall activehome pro.
With x10 software you can control and view your cameras from anywhere in the world over the internet, schedule your homes lighting from your computer and play your favorite movies and music stored on your pc on any tv or stereo in your home. Porting your program to rpi will greatly reduce energy requirements and offer options for control via wifi. View and download x10 firecracker ck18a user manual online. X10 commander consists of two piecesa server piece which runs on your pcmaclinux and the client piece which runs on your iosandroid device.
When you purchased the x10 activehome pro computer interface you received an email containing a link entitled new software download link. Control your home from your pc with activehome using the included activehome software, the home computer. Firecracker ck18a recording equipment pdf manual download. Only works on 16 and 32 bit operating systems xp or earlier. This device enables me to control my x10 devices from my home automation system. X10 powerhouse brand serial computer interface model number cm17a. X10 activehome professional free download and software. In 1985, bsr went out of business, and x10 usa inc. If you have lost registration codes you will be out of luck that way so make sure you have back ups before you install the european version. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface new x10 ebay. I can control some of my modules, but not all of them. Needing a pc running 247 for scheduling is a foolish waste of electricity.
Timer events, macros and other functions are downloaded to the interface when the activehome software runs. The software lets you select which house codes are transceiver. X10 activehome pro computer interface module cm15a. By computerizing your x10 system, you gain the power to create sophisticated macros that can operate based on the input of more than one x10 device. If you are running windows 10, dont bother trying to get the test software from the x10. All you need is an x10 cm11, cm12, cm15, cm17 firecracker, cm19, or marmitek cm15pro device connected to your computer and x10 commander will allow you to control all your x10 devices. Client software is also included perl scripts and x10client to monitor x10 events. This x10 remote server will sit on a computer that is connected to your x10 cm11a or cp290 computer interface. X10 is a 40 year old protocol that talks to devices over the power lines in your home. It continues to support computer running windows 3. Control x10 capable devices from anywhere on your network. Just plug the x10 firecracker computer interface into your computers serial port, and it will allow you to click on a desktop icon and bring up a virtual x10 remote control directly on your computer screen.
X10 powerhouse brand usb computer interface wireless transceiver model number cm19a. Whether youre searching for bargain pricing on x10 home security gear or dreaming up new ways to automate your home with x10 pro controllers, weve got the home automation. Use to control your lamp, wall switch, appliance, and wall receptacle outlet modules in your x10 home automation system such as but not limited to. X10 and x10 pro manuals airsight manuals and tools activehome software. The firecracker software was originally created as a part of the firecracker kit ck18a. In the 1980s, the cp290 computer interface was released.
This interface will send and receive all 256 houseunit codes and even take the place of the pc transceiver cm19a for controlling x10 cameras. This version includes all the patches from the previous version including the one which fixes the year 2000 problem in 1. The original activehome software for the cm11a serial pc interface 3. Home catalog about us software downloads what is x10. Activehome pro looks like other windows xp software and works with draganddrop simplicity. The original activehome software works with windows 3. Jeffers software professional software for the pocket pc. When i plug in my usb activehome interface cm15a, its not recognized. This interface works in conjunction with the activehome pro software, and works like a transceiver but with more capabilities. It can stand alone as a transceiver after being told what house codes to transceive. Sep 26, 2014 the x10 appliance modules allow one to control many different home appliances such as lamp, electric fan, fridge, etc, via a computer interface such as cm15pro. The cm19a therefore works with the x10 software to automatically turn on lights, appliances. Control any x10 module in your home from your computer.
When i connect my usb activehome interface cm15a, windows asks me to insert a disk. The firecracker interface is used with other x10 programs i. The cm11a can also be used with the cm15a activehome pro software sw31a version 3. X10 home automation modules and computer control interfaces. Free software downloads to download any of the x10 software, just click on the appropriate link below. The home control assistant is a software program that runs on any computer that uses the windows xp, vista or win7 operating system. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface x10 for. Uses the same free firecracker software as is used by the cm17a serial interface to transmit x10 rf signals right from your computer via. The computer interface is fully twoway, both generating and receiving x10 power line commands. X10 pro cm15a activehome usb computer interface spare. It looks like the software was meant for the first generations of windows ie. Thex10shop x10 home automation modules and computer. When i connect my usb activehome interface cm15a, windows tells me it has found an unknown device.
Cm15a activehome pro usb transceiver module only no software regular price. X10 genuine cm11a activehome serial computer interface pre. Powerhome is windows based home automation software featuring insteon, x10, infrared, digital io, and analog io control via the web, wap, wsh, vbscript, jscript, voice recognition, macros, triggers, and timed events. Sort by position name price set descending direction. Just plug the x10 firecracker computer interface into your computer s serial port, and it will allow you to click on a desktop icon and bring up a virtual x10 remote control directly on your computer screen. The title for this entry is x10 activehome professional. The x10 cm15a activehome pro computer interface module connects to a usb port on your pc via the included usb cable, and plugs into a standard power outlet. You can control lights, appliances and more right from the. Software for the interface runs on the commodore 64, apple ii, macintosh, msdos, and mswindows.
Once the interface has been programmed, the pc is no longer needed. The interface module serves as a transceiver, passing x10 signals between the pc and your x10 modules. The software interprets these commands and tells the cm19a to transmit the appropriate rf commands to a tm751 transceiver sold separately. Free software updates and demos smarthome home automation. Works with xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64 bit windows operating systems. It should work on windows 8 and windows 10 32 bit operating systems. Upgrade any camera, home automation or entertainment system with x10 software. The x10 activehome computer interface works in conjunction with free downloadable activehome software to provide remote control over your whole home directly through your computer. X10 cm11a activehome serial computer interface x10 ebay. The original activehome software will not install on anything higher than 32 bits. Download x10 activehome computer interface kit manual 1140 338kb. X10 firecracker serial computer interface cm17a thex10shop. I believe the default was auto that only used the ones for modules installed in the gui. Make sure this fits by entering your model number x10 powerhouse brand serial computer interface model number cm17a.
Enjoy total control of lights and appliances directly from your computer desktop. I now use the firecracker to control x10 devices all. X10 am14a installation and operating instructions pdf download. X10 carries a signal over the mains power wiring in your home so you can control light switches, lamp holders or mains outlets. X10 brand model number cm11a activehome serial computer interface. A device that sends and receives signals to and from your modules. Put four 4 aaa batteries into the interface battery compartment and replace the cover. Simply enter your email address below to be notified when this specific item comes back in stock. I have an older one for the serial interface to an older cm15a type device. X10 is a communication protocol enabling communication between smart home devices. Soon after came the wall switch module and the first x10 timer.
The computer interface connects to your pc and sends signals over your existing house wiring to control lights and appliances connected to x10 modules. X10 activehome cm11a serial 2 way computer interface x10. Page 2 2way appliance module am15a 3 pin installation and operating instructions 1. That can be obtained directly from marmitek, and tuicemen placed a copy on his website. It works with automation interfaces to control lights and appliances in your home using x10, insteon, upb, wireless and ir technology. Active home pro software info sheet x10 home automation store. With the 2way cm15 combined computerrf interface and activehomepro software, you can create timed schedules for your lights and. Our price is lower than the manufacturers minimum advertised price. Firecracker rf computer interfacetransceiver model cm19a. Next, youll find loads of memory for storing timers and macros.
It incorporates a 310mhz rf receiver, a 310mhz rf transmitter and a twoway plc interface. The macros can be uploaded to the memory on the cm15 computer interface so that your home can be controlled even when your computer is turned off. The home automation store is your single stop for buying discount x10 products. If the interface is not connected, or activehome pro is not able to communicate with it, the software will tell you the interface is not connected, and the no interface icon will appear on the activehome pro. Since its inception, the firecracker computer interface cm17a has been incorporated into other kits. Since the original x10 wireless technologies went bankrupt. Free software downloads to download any of the x10 software, just click on.
Wtb cp290 software that runs under windows vista x10. When i bring up the activity monitor i see no activity when i send a command from the computer to the cm15a. Cm15a activehome pro usb transceiver module only no. It is connected to my raspberry pi, and im using mochad software to interface to it. X10 north american software currently isnt available but the new comp any is working to get the servers back up so this is possible.
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