Re: Home auto and emc

[Stuart Grimshaw <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

On Tuesday 26 February 2002 21:03 pm, Paul Helliwell wrote:
> Me again
>
>     I am thinking about dipping toe into this area having read a bit
and
> studied a bit in the past but main concerns are ...
>
> 1)   I am a radio amateur and i am concerned about interference both
to the
> radio gear from whatever is     used i,e. mains borne interference
from X10
> or other similar types, and unfortunately I have to exclude     rf
based
> stuff unless it operates up in the Gigahertz range of frequencies, (i
dont
> anticipate operating     above 440Mhz) or interference from me to the
> controlling devices.
>
> 2)    Considering point 1 what would be the best way to make a
tentative
> dip at minimal cost?

The X10 plug in modules are about 20 quid each, but a PC controller will
set
you back about 60 quid I think

Plug in module: http://www.laser.com/?laserlink=SGAM12U
Computer interface: http://www.laser.com/?laserlink=SGCM12U

If you still live in the Blackburn area, I can bring a couple of X10
modules
& a mini timer round for you to test with before you take the plunge
& buy.

> 3)    My main areas of interest perhaps lie in the use of pic chips
and
> maybe if i could get some Dallas     1-wire bits to play with which
leads
> me to where is the best place preferably uk based to get hold        
of
> Dallas stuff?  I already have PIC development software and a
programmer.

If you go to the maxim/dallas website they will send you samples of most of
their products...  http://dbserv.maxim-ic.com/samplescart.cfm?Action=ViewCart

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