2008-11-16, 16:46
How about using one of these with X-10:
X10 Power Line Interface
So all you have to do is when the "event" occurs in XBMC that you want, you send simple commands via RS-232 and make it happen.
Not bad for $20.
The caveat is that you'll need Windows or Linux, unless you can still buy RS-232 interfaces for Mac. (I'm sure you can, but it's less mainstream).
EDIT:
The InsteOn device that Rand Al Thor posted (http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/Smart...r-2412N/p.aspx) would be even better, as it appears to have a built-in web server. When the event that you are interested in occurs, your code submits a command to the device over HTTP and it happens. It's $120, though.
X10 Power Line Interface
Quote:If you know how to send and read RS232-type serial communication with your computer or from any other electronic device, you can develop and market your own software and/or hardware for use with X10-compatible systems without having to develop your own X10 communications hardware or having to go through costly UL approval. This module is optically isolated and UL approved. The timing-critical nature of communication with this device requires low-level hardware programming experience. It may also require dedicated microprocessor time. Thus, it is not recommended for casual programmers. Documentation not included. Request #1136 if instructions are required.
So all you have to do is when the "event" occurs in XBMC that you want, you send simple commands via RS-232 and make it happen.
Not bad for $20.
The caveat is that you'll need Windows or Linux, unless you can still buy RS-232 interfaces for Mac. (I'm sure you can, but it's less mainstream).
EDIT:
The InsteOn device that Rand Al Thor posted (http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/Smart...r-2412N/p.aspx) would be even better, as it appears to have a built-in web server. When the event that you are interested in occurs, your code submits a command to the device over HTTP and it happens. It's $120, though.
