[plug] Java Microchips

[Harry McNally]

On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 23:15:39 +0800 (WST)
Jonathon Bates <batesy at batesy.net> wrote:

> Im planning on removing the
> physical switch and having the controller look after this part of
things.

So no coffee for Windows users while the machine reboots .. is that the
idea ? :)

Perhaps GPF dialogs could be designed to autotragically ping the kettle.

> So when a connection on a particular port is made to the kettle, teh
> kettle starts and boils.....
> With me?
> Obviously this is simple, but the further applications are immense

I'm assuming your idea involves wireless or IR or network-over-mains.
Otherwise "immense" wwould mean the cat-5 bundle. D'y think ?

Tis a neat idea and one that the smart fridge brigade are probably trying
to solve, too. There are other postage stamp modules other than TINI.
Check http://www.dontronics.com/ They might have some modules that will
get you started.

cu
Harry