> It depends on how many items you want to control? If you only wanted to > control 1 simple on/off item like a lamp then some simple latch circuit > connected to the serial port could probably be made, of course you will > need some good isolation between your mac circuit and the AC side of > things, if you don't know what you are doing there it is best left alone.
Yes, I only have in mind a simple on/off circuit, to control a relay that is isolated from the AC side. I'll have to do a little experimenting to see if the serial port can supply a simple on/off circuit. Andrew -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
