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xPL
- xPLHal (http://www.xplhal.org/)
- xPLHal is the engine at the heart of your Windows-based xPL-based home automation system. It is responsible for processing incoming xPL messages, and executing scripts to perform a wide variety of tasks.
- xPL4Java (http://www.xPL4Java.org/xPL4Java)
- xPL4Java is the an engine for the heart of your xPL-based home automation system. Written in Java, it's available for many platforms. It supports executing xPL scripts and hosting any of the many xPL4Java modules.
- xPL forums (http://www.xPL-home.org/forums)
- Forums for xPL users and developers (mailing list or web access -- your choice)
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xPL Developers
Websites belonging to various developers of xPL software and hardware.
- Gadget Shed (http://www.gadgetshed.co.uk/)
- Steve Cooper's homepage including a xPL section.
- John Bent's xPL site (http://www.xpl.myby.co.uk/)
- John is the developer of a number of xPL applications based on the .NET framework, and has also contributed to the development of the xPLHal Home Automation Controller. Check out his site for a full list of applications.
- Mark Hindess' xPL Perl Site (http://www.xpl-perl.org.uk/)
- The aim of Mark's project is to provide a stable Perl API for the xPL Protocol. The code is not yet complete but is already being used to automate several devices around Mark's home.
- xPL Monkey (http://www.xplmonkey.com/)
- Check out Mal's web site for all the latest information on his xPL projects - including the xPL C++ SDK.
- Tom's HA/xPL site (http://blog.boxedbits.com/xpl)
- Home of Medusa.CM11 x10 interface, Medusa.xPLLogger and the DawnDusk service.
- Gerry Duprey's xPL4Linux & xPL4Java site (http://www.xpl4java.org/)
- A line of frameworks for Java and C, as well as development tools, hubs and applications. All source code is available.
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Home Automation
xPL has been developed by members of the UK home Automation Community. Here are some of the member's sites
- Automated Home (http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/)
- Mark McCall's site is the main resource of the UK Home Automation Community (and a damn fine read to boot!)
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Home Automation Suppliers
Automating your home will require a reasonable outlay on components. These guys are some of the suppliers of the various bits you will need in the UK
- CBus Shop (http://www.cbus-shop.com/)
- Clipsal's C-Bus can provide you with a very powerful lighting and control system, and is easily integrated into an xPL network through use of the xPL C-Gate application. The C-Bus Shop is the UK's largest online supplier of C-Bus equipment, offering excellent customer service and prompt delivery.
- Laser Business Systems (http://www.laser.com/)
- With legendary customer service, Laser are regular contributors to the UKHA scene as well as a supplier of an impressive range of home gadgetry.
- Let's Automate (http://www.letsautomate.com/)
- Lets Automate are another stalwart of the UKHA scene. They supply a wide range of equipment on next day delivery.
- Simply Automate (http://www.simplyautomate.com/)
