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Post 1 made on Tuesday May 18, 2004 at 23:27
outlanderbz
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I have a pretty basic setup. I use my ipronto to control the components (tv, dvd, HD Directv, and vcr) in my entire home theater but nothing else. I would like the ipronto to control 2 lamps, just be able to shut them off when i watch a movie. I have looked into different things and have searched these forums but everything seemed very confusing to me. Can someone tell me the easiest way to have my Ipronto control 2 lamps? I think X10 Appliance Modules would work but i wouldnt know how to program them.

thank you

Post 2 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 08:57
Dave Houston
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If you are using incandescents, X-10 lamp modules might be a better choice.

Where are you located? The IR-to-X10 controller you will need depends on whether you have 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz mains.
OP | Post 3 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 09:12
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i am located in Chicago,IL,USA. They are just standard old 60w light bulb lamps. Like i said i have a pretty basic setup and just want the easiest, least expensive way to turn the lamps off with my ipronto. thank you for your response.
Post 4 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 09:40
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[Link: x10.com]

If they are not in your database, you can find codes in the Files area.
OP | Post 5 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 09:46
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okay so i am not understanding how this all works. do i need to buy a drvice that attaches to the power cord of the lamp and then a device that converts the signal?
OP | Post 6 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 10:00
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okay so tell me if i got this right. I buy the IR543 controller which excepts 10 commands. then i buy say 2 lamp modules. I set the lamp modules to one of the command buttons on the controller. then i program the ipronto to that button also. So then one i press the lamp button on the ipronto it sends it to the IR543 (has to be within range of the ipronto), then the IR543 converts it and send it x10 to the lamp module i have attached to the lamp.

is that correct.
if it is i hope i know how to program the ipronto to the IR543.

Post 7 made on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 11:27
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On 05/19/04 10:00, outlanderbz said...

is that correct.

Yes.

However, if you had not specified you wanted the cheapest way to do this, I would recommend using the IR543AH which can handle all 256 X-10 addresses and can handle preset and extended commands. It will allow for far more sophistication later.


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