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RE: [ECS] MouseRemote ? GREAMS.VIRON.com Wed, 6 Oct 1999 12:24:32 -0600

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 Wed, 6 Oct 1999 12:24:32 -0600
Mark,
I too use the mouse remote but have not had the problems some describe with 
the thing falling asleep.  I use it with ECSD (D for Dinosaur) in graphics 
mode, and it works perfectly.  Could the problems others have experienced 
actually be windows issues?

I agree that this is a better interface than palm pads, but I would want to 
have the functionality of being able to move between group and message 
screens.

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From: MIME :omnip@usit.net [mailto:MIME :omnip@usit.net]
Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 6:08 PM
To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
Subject: Re: [ECS] MouseRemote ?


I am looking to support this device as an HA remote,
whereby ECS reads it directly from the serial-port.
I want a superior alternative to the PalmPad (?) X10
RF remotes (which are slow and erratic).
I will be receiving one in a few days, but you guys
may want to experiment by reading/intepreting the
bytes it sends to the COM port (via SERIAL-BYTE Item).
This should be simple, as it only sends a few bytes
per button-press (from what I have heard).
The MouseRemote software should be REMOVED.
The setup is 1200 baud, 7-bits, no-parity.
To first experiment with COMIO, enter:
	COMIO {port#} B1200 L7 X16
Then push each button and see what it sends.
If convenient, please send this info to me.
Thanks.
-- 
Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026

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