This web site is basically just a documentation site for the X-10 control software that I wrote for my personal use. However, since other folks have shown an interest in the system, I decided to post it to the web and let others have their way with it. ;)

ABOUT THE SYSTEM:

My X-10 control system consists of a Linux server running the Apache web server and a PostgreSQL database. The scripts that I wrote are a web front-end to the Flipit Firecracker controller, a queuing program, and a spooling program. Naturally, I also have a variety of X-10 modules of various flavors and an RF (radio frequency) receiver module which is sold by x10.com. Please note that x10.com is not the only supplier of equipment that communicates using the x-10 protocol. Smarthome.com is another vendor that comes to mind.

The "Firecracker", made by x10.com, is a tiny, durable X10 transmitter that plugs into a 9-pin serial port on the back of your computer. It is used to send the x-10 signals wirelessly to the receiver, which is plugged into an AC outlet. I happen to use mine on a Linux machine, but X10.com also supplies Windows® software.