From: Bill Husler <BHusler-AT-PacBell.net>
Date: 12 May 2008 15:12:48 UTC   (09:12:48 AM in author's locale)
To: xtensionlist-AT-shed.com

On May 12, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Chuck Pelto wrote:

> Hi Jerry,
>
> On May 12, 2008, at 9:14 AM, Jerry — MacSolutions wrote:
>
>> It sounds like we also need better documentation as to the changes >> we make to our Home Automation system... heheh
>
> Not a bad idea.
>
> And one that could be included in XTension. A 'diary' and/or log of > when modules and/or schedules are added or deleted or changed.
>
> Another suggestion for XTension; Too long for response in log should > include what unit was late in responding.

Remember that there isn't actually any response from the unit. The
response is simply from the interface. However, you point is a good
one. I would like to see any error that is associated with either a
unit or a script include the name of the unit or script.

>
>
>> On May 12, 2008, at 10:00 AM, Chuck Pelto wrote:
>>
>>> [1] We definitely need better diagnostics in the system.
>>> [2] We need better security in the system as well. An
>>> 'authentication' scheme, possibly similar to what the US Army uses >>> in their RF communications systems.
>
> Additionally. Just installed a different lamp module to control
> power to the speakers. So far things are still controllable.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chuck