Nuts & Volts - May 2007

Build an X10 Doggy Dish

WEB LINKS ■ Kronos Robotics www.kronosrobotics.com/xcart/ customer/ home.php

■ KRMicros www.krmicros.com/Development /ZeusPro/ ZeusPro.htm

www.krmicros.com/Development /ZeusLite/ ZeusLite.htm

■ SmartHome www.smarthome.com/1132b.html

■ X10 www.x10.com

• Transceiver Module (TM751)

• Lamp Module (LM465)

• PalmPad Remote Control (HR12A)

Since the FireCracker is so easy to use with both a PC and micro-controller. I recommend at least one CM18 Kit. After that, you may purchase additional CM17A units for as little as $12.

■ SCHEMATIC 2

As for projects using a CM17A and microcontroller, they are endless. I have already started on a sonar car parking aid for the garage.

All the example programs, as well as the source are available for download at www.kronosrobotics.com/ Projects/ x10b.shtml. NV

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