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1st X-10 attempt successful!
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Topic: | 1st X-10 attempt successful! This thread has 12 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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Post 1 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 11:22 |
bdjncox Lurking Member |
Joined: Posts: | September 2003 6 |
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I know I'm starting off small but I bought a IR543 and a simple lamp module then programmed my MX-500.
How cool is this? Now I gotta find more X-10!!!!
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Post 2 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 12:01 |
MX700X10 Long Time Member |
Joined: Posts: | September 2003 11 |
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Caution: X10 is really addictive!
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Post 3 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 12:07 |
gulash Long Time Member |
Joined: Posts: | October 2003 25 |
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Will any universall learning remote work with x-10 products?
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Post 4 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 14:38 |
Deane Johnson Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 263 |
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I don't think there are any that will directly. Learning remotes are IR while X-10 is RF. There needs to be something in the chain to convert the IR to X-10 such as an IR543 (single house code) or an IR543AH (all house codes). Or, an Ocelot or similiar more sophisticated conversion system.
I certainly don't know about every remote on the market, so if there is an exception to the above, I'm sure someone will jump in with a correction. Things are advancing so fast, I can't keep up.
Deane
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Post 5 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 15:22 |
AndrewZ Long Time Member |
Joined: Posts: | December 2002 94 |
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OneForAll (sometimes sold as Radio Shack) remotes have X10 codes built in.
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Post 6 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 16:37 |
Deane Johnson Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 263 |
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AndrewZ, I'm curious, do they transmit the actual X-10 RF signal or do they transmit an IR code that must be converted?
Deane
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Post 7 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 16:51 |
Deane Johnson Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 263 |
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Doing a little further research, it appears to me that this remote actually transmits the X-10 signal. [Link: smarthome.com]Anybody know for sure? Deane
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Post 8 made on Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 23:20 |
Bill E. Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | July 2001 947 |
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Deane, All the X10 remotes transmit in both X10 IR and RF. We just added the PUR09 (SH's 4006). [Link: homeautomationnet.com] of course for less than their hot deal. You still need an RF transciever PAT01or the IR543 if you are going IR to control X10 . Nothing will control X10 directly. If you think about it, how could a signal get in sync on your power line directly without some sort of intermediate device, would be an pretty neet trick. Bill www.homeautomationnet.com
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Post 9 made on Thursday October 9, 2003 at 08:11 |
AndrewZ Long Time Member |
Joined: Posts: | December 2002 94 |
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On 10/08/03 16:37, Deane Johnson said...
AndrewZ, I'm curious, do they transmit the actual X-10 RF signal or do they transmit an IR code that must be converted?
Deane Already answered - all the remotes transmitting IR, so IR-to-X10 conversion device is required. Some remotes also transmitting RF, but the signal is different from the RF signal used with X10; remote is talking RF to the base, base is transmitting IR.
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Post 10 made on Thursday October 9, 2003 at 12:14 |
Deane Johnson Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 263 |
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I hadn't payed much attention to these all in one remotes since I use a Pronto and an Ocelot. This PUR09 looks like a nice remote for combination X-10/IR work and certainly appears to be a good value.
Deane
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Post 11 made on Thursday October 9, 2003 at 15:08 |
ONEAC Senior Member |
Joined: Posts: | September 2002 1,059 |
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All-in-one remotes require a transicever,like the PAT01, to control X10. The Transceiver Module works in conjunction with a handheld wireless remote controller such as the X-10 PRO 16-Plus Remote (PHR02 or PHR03) to control lights and appliances from up to 100ft away, even through walls. As well as its built-in switched outlet, the Transceiver Module controls up to 15 additional X-10 modules via the powerline. The transceiver Module can also be controlled by other X-10 powerline controllers. [Link: homeautomationnet.com]
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Post 12 made on Friday October 10, 2003 at 21:52 |
G50AE Active Member |
Joined: Posts: | March 2003 747 |
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You might consider getting a "Sundowner" so you can use x-10 to have the outside lights come on at dusk and off at dawn.
You might also want to get one of the x-10 "alarm clock" devices so you can have your coffee pot and kitchen lights come on in the morning when you are getting ready for work.
I am sure the folks here can think of other x-10 projects. If you ever need help getting ideas to further your x-10 adiction, we'll be glad to help.
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Post 13 made on Sunday November 16, 2003 at 16:08 |
Dewayne Newell Long Time Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2003 21 |
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I have an Ocelot...best X10 investment I've made. I'm working on an intelligent home security system that can tell that it's me getting out of bed and going to the kitchen to get a drink of water in the night and not sound the alarm. Motion detectors in every room. If movement originates in bedroom, at ease. Etc. Cool stuff!
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