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A side hustle here?
HA Dave:
I ran across this piece that explores the idea of modern hobbies also being a "hustle". I've always used the term "side-hustle".... but the meaning remains the same.
Often when I mentioned my automation hobby... others have asked me about selling or "doing installations". And I've seen other forum members turn their hobby into a little profit/hustle. Not to call anyone out on such a thing or to criticize either. I think expanding an X10/automation hobby into a money-maker could only be GOOD for everyone involved.
And... I have another hobby that I have to admit I have turned into a bit of a side-hustle. Not a real money-maker... but I've kept a moderately pricey hobby to one that doesn't cost much at all.
So... does anyone have any ideas on how to make our X10 passion a hustle as well?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/in-the-era-of-the-hustle-hobbies-have-to-pay/ar-BBTTTjW?ocid=spartandhp
brobin:
Honestly, if I were to do installations for others I wouldn't use X10.
LostDog88:
Why?
The basic system setup no Pi no nonsense is reliable and works.
brobin:
There are so many other more reliable and better supported options that X10 just isn't the best choice for 2019. In fact, I'm faced with this decision right now. I won't be getting paid but a friend who is building a home right now has asked for help in doing some of the "Jetson's type things" that I'm doing. If I recommend X10 then I have to deal with potential signal issues and resolving them. He wants to use Alexa - X10 offers no product that works with Alexa. Sure, I can use a Pi to make that happen but then I'm left with ongoing support for it. X10 has no reliable app (I certainly wouldn't recommend a WM100). I could suggest a Pi running HG but again, that's not exactly easy for someone who wants plug 'n play.
I'll probably recommend a Z-wave solution because there's so many off-the-shelf products and options for controllers.
JeffVolp:
--- Quote from: HA Dave on February 23, 2019, 11:00:27 AM ---So... does anyone have any ideas on how to make our X10 passion a hustle as well?
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When I designed the original XTB to boost the output of my TW523, it might have been considered a "hobby" when I started offering the kits to others. I bought parts for 100 kits, and hoped to sell most of them. That expanded into a full-time business with a dozen products and almost 5000 units shipped. Now that it is time to retire, I'd like to transition production over to someone else to keep the products available. So there is your chance for a "hustle".
Jeff
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