Msg: 2540 *Conference*

05-09-92 22:16:43

From: LEX JENKINS

To : ALL

Subj: USING LAPTOP AS CONTROLLER

I figured this subject has been explored at length before I ever picked up my
first Model 100/102:  I'm interested in the use of these laptops as device
controllers, ie, home security, temperature monitoring & regulation for air
conditioning, water heaters, freezers, irrigation.
 
Since I live in a rural area outside the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, and our
electricity is subject to frequent power surges and brownouts that make it
difficult to use the ready-made devices, I thought the laptops might be useful
for such purposes, particularly because Model 100's can occasionally be found
fairly cheaply in pawn shops, etc.
 
At any rate, I'd appreciate references to books, magazine articles and the like
on this subject.
 
Thanks,
 <Lex>