Wow, thanks guys. I love quality responses like that.

So to sum it up, I need an IR543 (which I have), a maxi controller set to the same house code as the IR543, and a scene capable dimmer switch, which I assign to that same house code and an unused unit code.

Then I program the maxi-contoller with all of the ramp-up and pre-set dim levels by assigning them to commands? ...then I send one of these commands with the remote, to the controller through the IR543? I guess I need a tutorial on that.

Once I clear up the whole maxi controller thing I think I'll be ready to buy something.

I did some checkin around and I've added the ToggleLinc 2-Way Dimmer 23890W to my shopping list.

By the way, does anyone know of any stores (offline) that carry X10 stuff for reasonable prices? I've heard mention of Radio Shack, but their web site says everything X10 is special order, and not in stores.

Thanks again,

-spack