Blast from the past!

[Bob A.]

Hi folks,

You won't recognize me, although I've been a (very quiet) member for about 5 years. I've also been a constant, light x10 user for 30 years now. My request stretches back even further than that, so please forgive me!

I just obtained an apparently perfectly working Radio Shack (GE) Homeminder unit, for a pittance. I, of course, plan to do what I can to increase the cooling of the video IC, which, as I understand, is notorious for being the downfall of these. Now, my request:

Does anybody have a scan or copy of the owner's (instruction, or whatever it's called) manual for this device? I'd surely appreciate getting a copy of it. I've been all over the 'net, and can't find a blessed thing.

Thanks,
Bob

[Brian H]

Can you find the Radio Shack part number on the unit? Maybe a 61-2673?
I searched for Homeminder and there where a few different kits under that name.
It sounds like you maybe asking about what looked like a video module.

[Bob A.]

Yes, Brian, that's the model! 61-2673.

[Brian H]

Thank you for the model number.
May assist someone with more information for you.

[Knightrider]

Care to post a pic?
http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=22205.msg135364;topicseen#msg135364

[Bob A.]

Care to post a pic?

I'd be happy to; unfortunately, when I attempt to do so, I am not given any option to upload the photos.


Bob

[Tuicemen]

Care to post a pic?

I'd be happy to; unfortunately, when I attempt to do so, I am not given any option to upload the photos.


Bob

Once your forum status is no longer Newbie you'll  beable to post pics & attachments.
The limitation on newbies is a fourm security step to weed out spammers.

[dave w]

FWIW I bought a couple of the Homeminders way back when. I may have the manual at home, but won't be back home until Monday, but will look for it then.

[bkenobi]

I think you need 10 posts before you are allowed to post a picture or IM someone.  Just post a couple more messages and you'll be there.

[Bob A.]

FWIW I bought a couple of the Homeminders way back when. I may have the manual at home, but won't be back home until Monday, but will look for it then.

Thank you very much, Dave! I'd certainly appreciate that.


Bob

[dave w]

May be some minor help.
https://books.google.com/books?id=iwAAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA72&lpg=PA72&dq=ge+homeminder+manual&source=bl&ots=ekd1o2_jo3&sig=7sOLJ8qcyj7PHDGEke6DauTduHo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjctu-rmN3XAhVoxYMKHXxICZ0Q6AEINDAC#v=onepage&q=ge%20homeminder%20manual&f=false

[Bob A.]

Thanks, Dave, but I've come across this, as well as a few others when I searched extensively on the 'net. Didn't really tell me anything that I didn't already know. I really want to get the owner's manual, though.

I sure hope that you (or someone) come(s) across one in your archives!


Bob

[dave w]

I sure hope that you (or someone) come(s) across one in your archives!
Bob

No, sorry. I looked and looked and did not find any Home Minder stuff. I found stuff I didn't know I had but no manuals for HomeMinder.

[Bob A.]

Thank you, anyway, Dave, for your effort. I do appreciate it.

[brobin]

Back around '84 or '85 I bought a GE HomeMinder and excitedly set it up. It was a novel device but had some major shortcomings. One big problem is that it had no useful internal memory backup which meant setting up everything, including schedules, after any power loss - a major PITA. When the CP290 came out the HomeMinder went in the closet and, ultimately, the trash when we moved several years later.  From there I upgraded to the JDS TimeCommander in '94 and ultimately the JDS Stargate in'02 which I still use today in two homes along with XTB-IIR units.
  All that being said, I used to have the manual and schematics for the HomeMonder and may still have them in a box.  I will look and let you know if I find them.