Timing software for home automation, to control irrigation, hydroponics, lights etc.
This is a program that enables the PC to connect to the outside world, by using the printer port LPT1. Hardware can then be connected to the computer to control hydroponics, security, gardening and home automation using solenoids, relays, lights and sensors.

INSTALLATION:
Before installing this program, runtime files will have to installed on your computer.
A self installing program is available at the SIMTEL website which will do this for you.
http://www.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/
Be sure to type in the exact address
The program to install is called VB500a.zip. This program can also be downloaded from other sites by doing a simple search on "vb500a.zip".
	
The TIMER.ZIP file will install automatically.
When installing the TIMER program you will be asked where to put the files. It is important that they go in the directory path c:\timer or the program will not work.In Regional Settings, in Control Panel, change time format to hh:mm:ss to display the correct times. Disconnect any device or printer from LPT1.

LICENCE:
TIMER is a shareware program not freeware.This Software is Licensed not Sold.
This program may be distributed over the World Wide Web, as long as all the files that came with the program are not separated, modifications of files included in the package are strictly prohibited. 
This is copyrighted material. I give no warranty that this program is error free, and that the software will not do any damage to the users computer. By using this software you, the user are accepting full responsibility, if this program causes damage, loss of data or business etc. 

The TIMER program can also be downloaded from my website.
CONTACTS:
M BOYLE
mjboyle@ultra.net.au
http://www.ultra.net.au/~mjboyle/index.htm



