I have the Firecracker system (for only $5.90 thanks to this great site) and find the software I downloaded for it to VERY basic! I know, what should I expect for $5.90 huh? Anyway, I was wondering if there may be any software out there to utilize the firecracker unit and allow for macro programming of X-10 commands.

Thanks,

Scott

X-10 did have two pieces of software for the Firecracker kit. One was "Fuse" and the other was something like "MacroRecorder". One did macros, and the other did timed events.

I haven't seen it listed on their website for several weeks. Anyways, you had to buy them, and they were about $20 each. Not worth it!!!

I was supposed to get one of those titles freee for a referral of a friend to buy the Firecracker kit. Unfortunately, I never got it, which is fine since I probably wouldn't use it.

If you're planning to work with macros and timed events, I would seriously recommend the ActiveHome kit for starters. It's a great, easy-to-use kit. And it's not very expensive (about $50, but if you buy it now, it's 12% off).

Even if you had macro software for Firecracker, you'd have to leave your computer on, because there's no way to store the macro information outside the computer.

Roland

I've had trouble getting up in the mornings. The alarm clock just wasn't doing the trick. Well, I'd never tried using the timers/macros in the ActiveHome kit before now, so I gave something a try.

I set the bedroom lights to come on full-bright at 6:30AM ... same time as my alarm clock. Damn, it's annoying, but it gets the job done. ; )

I'd heavily recommend the ActiveHome kit over the Fuse or MacroRecorder software, since ActiveHome works even when the computer is OFF.

Off this topic, but ... does anyone know where I can get two-way communicating modules on the cheap?