ok I bought a new house in june. Now I am ready to start my home automation. Gonna start small and work up from there.

I was thinking of using Hal2000 for software. I know someone that has the hal deluxe and loves it. anyhow... why my garage doors first? well here is my quick story..

i have already had the cops in my house cuz of the garage door opening up on its own. Yeah if you key up a mic sometimes garage doors will open. you can use the lock feature on the garage door but then you cannot open the door with the remotes!!!!

so my question is what is the best way to do this? I would like to get one of those x-10 remotes like the car key remotes... 6 buttons... other than needing that what else do I need? my garage door openers each have their own outlet in the ceiling... so just buy 2 x-10 outlets? the remote and software and that is it?
I want the garage door outlet to shut off after I close the doors until i push the button when I get home.

thanks for all the help
TeleFragger

also what is up with stuff like this...


isnt it better to replace the outlets than to use these?

also i dont know where to buy this stuff at.. yeah x-10.com, how bout radio shack? what is the difference? they look the same...
thanks
TeleFragger

ok i have found on x-10 site that i need the
um506 but it looks tacky.. I dont want stuff sticking out of the outlets.. IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY????

Universal Module
This module uses isolated contacts to control such low voltage devices as sprinkler systems, drapery controls, garage door openers, and yard lighting. It can be set for momentary or sustained contact closure, and has a built in chime.


so i am going to do 2 garage doors this year and a sprinkler next year...

Examine this site:

http://www.homeautomationnet.com/

You'll find everything you need or need to know about X10 there. (From the title bar click on Automation Products)

I read something about garage door problems in x10.com. I recall someone wanting to do exactly what you're looking for.

Martin :-)