I'm very interested in details on adding X-10 RF to the OmniRemote. I can supply all of the X-10 RF codes.

I am developing an all housecode transceiver based on the BasicX-24 that should be ready for release in a few weeks. It will be able to capture/decode X-10 RF for ALL housecodes as well as RF from X-10 security devices and Stanley HomeLink garage door sensors.

Dave,
Here are samples of omniremotes X-10 RF codes. It is for house code "A", Device "1", "ON" and "A", Device "1", "OFF". Do you have an easy way to figure out how they are formated?

A1 ON:
00004856 7FFF8051 15545444 44555544 44444440 00000000
00000000 3FFFC028 8AAA2A22 222AAAA2 22222220 00000000
00000000 1FFFE014 45551511 11155551 11111110 00000000
00000000 0FFFF00A 22AA8A88 888AAAA8 88888888 00000000
00000000 07FFF805 11554544 44455554 44444444 00000000
00000000 03FFFC02 88AAA2A2 2222AAAA 22222222 00000000
00000000

A1 OFF:
00004856 7FFF8051 15545444 44545551 14444440 00000000
00000000 3FFFC028 8AAA2A22 222A2AA8 8A222220 00000000
00000000 1FFFE014 45551511 11151554 45111110 00000000
00000000 0FFFF00A 22AA8A88 888A8AAA 22888888 00000000
00000000 07FFF805 11554544 44454555 11444444 00000000
00000000 03FFFC02 88AAA2A2 2222A2AA 88A22222 00000000
00000000

Ugly

I don't know how the OmniRemote RF codes are formatted. I can tell you how all X-10 RF codes are formatted. If you will give me an e-mail address, I can send you VB code that will send all of the RF codes from a parallel port using an RF transmitter such as the Ming TX-66 or the RF transmitter board from any of the X-10 universal remotes. You will need a method for generating delays with microsecond resolution, though. But it will show you how the codes are sent. It's very, very simple.

The RF protocol is the same as the original NEC IR protocol except it uses an RF carrier (310MHz in North America - 418MHz and 433MHz in Europe). You can find a description of the NEC protocol at...

[Link: vishay.com]

The two data bytes are the same as the 3rd and 4th bytes detailed in the Firecracker protocol on X-10's web site at...

[Link: x10.com]

I capture and decode them with a Ming RE-66 RF receiver and a BasicX-24.

There's also a DIY project by Stewart Baker who built his own Palmpad like device using a PIC to generate the IR codes and an RF transmitter to send them. It also shows how to generate the codes. Here's a URL...
[Link: geocities.com]

I'me familur with the Ming units and have always wanted to use them in my X-10 projects. You can find my E-mail listed above. Thanks

I'm familiar with the Ming units and have always wanted to use them in my X-10 projects. You can find my E-mail listed above. Thanks

The VB code is on it's way.

How about sending me details on the components you added to the OmniRemote Springboard for X-10 RF. I have a Visor and OmniRemote on order.

I would also like such a list of parts/instructions.

-Alidar

Not a problem.. I'll e-mail the info in a few!!

Ugly-
Would you mind sending me a copy as well?
Thanks.
Geoff

It's on it's way.. Enjoy!

Ugly
Any info/parts list you could supply to me in regards to the x10 products would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Darren

Cool Stuff...has anyone made an RF module for the Palm that can send X10 codes to a RR501? I thought at first I could interface the FireCracker to the Palm, but from everything I've heard so far, the Palm OS lacks the ability to manipulate the DTR and RTS lines. I have an old Palm Pro laying around that would make a great X10 controller...if only.

If it's not too much trouble, I would also like the list of parts for X-10/OR Springboard mod. Thanks...

If you can wait a while there may be a site detailing this upgrade. Someone has put a lot of time and effort in documenting this and laying it out in a very nice format.

I have just recently been following the thread at modifying the Springboard Omniremote for X10 operation... Has someone consolidated this information? Thanks Dan