BottleRocket is a command-line utility for controlling X10 home automation devices through the CM17A FireCracker interface. The FireCracker is a compact radio-frequency transmitter that connects to a computer’s serial port, allowing software to issue commands to compatible household equipment.
The transmitter communicates with an X10 transceiver, which can relay commands over household electrical wiring to compatible lighting and appliance modules. This provides a way to operate devices without installing additional communication cables.
BottleRocket is designed for straightforward control rather than comprehensive home automation management. It provides one-way communication, meaning that commands can be transmitted but device responses cannot be received or verified.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Control X10 devices through the CM17A FireCracker interface.
- Command-line interface for sending device control commands.
- Switch compatible lighting and appliance modules on and off.
- Brighten and dim supported lamp modules.
- Address individual devices using X10 house and unit codes.
- Transmit commands using the computer’s RS-232 serial port.
- Communicate with compatible X10 radio-frequency transceivers.
- Integrate commands into shell scripts for automated operation.
- Combine with scheduling utilities to execute commands at specified times.
- Support for third-party graphical frontends, including TK10.
- Operate compatible equipment without requiring a continuously running graphical application.
Website: www.linuxha.com/bottlerocket
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Developer: Tymm Twillman
License: GNU General Public License and GNU Lesser General Public License
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| HEYU | Highly configurable console based backend |
| Minerva | Complete, easy to use, open source home automation suite |
| MisterHouse | Supports X10, voice recognition and several serial devices |
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| BlueLava | CGI interface for x10 |
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