Beginner Question

[Jerry — MacSolutions]

Ben,

First of all.. Welcome to the list!

Second of all... XTension is software with the intention that computer  
is involved in decision making rather than just turning on light at a  
certain schedule.  Yes, the computer stays on and XTension responds on  
incoming signals from the powerline, serial/USB and wireless signals  
it receives.

If you're just looking for something to turn on lights at night, I  
think Radio Shack still carries alarm clock type timers to do this.   
(It's how I started in X-10 originally.)

I think once you start "playing" you'll want to do much more with your  
"system".  It's pretty darn neat!

Jp

On Jan 20, 2008, at 2:51 PM, Benjamin Rogers wrote:

> I am new to the group and have a basic question.  I have a CM15A, an  
> IMac
> running Leopard, and a demo version the latest beta of XTension
> (Version 6.0beta 2 (build 652)).  Do I need to leave my computer
> running 24/7 in order
> to execute scheduled events?  For example, I want a lamp light to  
> turn on at
> 6pm.  I thought the CM15A could store events its self so it didn't  
> need to
> be connected via USB all the time but I don't see how to upload my  
> scheduled
> events directly to the CM15A.  Any suggestions would be
> much appreciated.  Thank you very much,Ben
>