Hi Ruben, My suggestion would be to go the X10 way; then, whatever you design/build would be compatible with a host of things available ready. For example, if you design your own PIC based X10 receivers, you could either make your own controller, or just purchase one, and its bound to work with each other; you will have a choice of transmitters/receivers/controllers to pick from. A good place to start would be http://www.geocities.com/ido_bartana/ lots of information on the protocol, schematics, and even plans to make your own receiver! I have also developed X10 stuff based on the 16F628. If you need any more information, do let me know. Regards, Anand Dhuru ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruben vd Merwe" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 6:47 PM Subject: [PIC]: Home Automation with PICs Hi I am very interested in Home Automation and was wandering if I can get a few pointers to web sites with info on this topic. I am thinking of some serial comms with a PC, I2c or something similar. And PIC based modules all over the place, talking back to a pc. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Ruben -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body