Re: Advices

["Dan" <dtoma@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Alex,

> The AM12 takes the place for CM12 device? I still need the LM12,
correct?
> (which in this case, I must buy it)

AM12 is an appliance module only, so you can switch a 3000W power load ON
and OFF using X10 commands

>
> How can I control (on-the-fly) the AM12 through a PC?
Use CM11/12...or build it.... but is a lot better to have one before for
tests..

Best regards
Dan

>
> Thanks alot,
> Alex.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ian Lowe" <ian@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Advices
>
>
> > Hi Alex, welcome to UKHA!
> >
> > Building an X10 module from scratch can be done, but it's only
something
> you
> > would do for your own interest rather than for cost reasons.
Here's a
> design
> > based on the ever common 16F84 PIC chip..
> >
> > http://www.cix.co.uk/%7Epplunkett/x10.htm
> >
> > The Pic Basic Pro compiler has native X-10 support, so you can
roll your
> own
> > more complex apps fairly easily, however, the problem will always
be one
> of
> > safety. Many of the mains-interfacing circuits you will find on
the web
> > should be pretty solidly condemned for failing to provide an
acceptable
> > level of isolation.
> >
> > The other thing to consider is that in order to build an X10
device, you
> > actually need some X-10 devices to test against..
> >
> > Ian.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Alex Ciurea" <alex@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 8:21 AM
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Advices
> >
> >
> > > Hello everybody,
> > >
> > > Are there any schemas for building my own CM12 and LM12
device?
> > > The electronical parts are rare?
> > >
> > > Or how is the easiest way to make an application that will
turn on/off
a
> > > lamp through X10? (I'm not an 'easy person' but I don't have
lots of
> > > knowledges for this type of application, so any suggestions
are more
> than
> > > welcome)
> > >
> > > I have the software ActiveHome that will help me in
controlling the
> CM12.
> > >
> > > Where should I start searching?
> > >
> > > Thanks alot,
> > > Alex
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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