Re: Smarthome Insteon Translator

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

I should have scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page. Apparently it
does do two-way translation. I think it's a bit of a kluge but it is a way
to address the issue. Actually, there are advantages since you still have
the TW523 connected to the JDS or Ocelot or whatever for legacy X-10.

nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:

>That reads more like it sits on the powerline and translates X10 codes that
>its been programmed for rather than something that replaces a TW523. I guess
>the only thing that matters is whether it allows you to do what you want.
>
>I wonder what it does on reception of an Insteon command. Does it translate
>it to X-10 so your JDS controller will 'hear' it?
>
>"BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Found some more info in this thread too:
>> http://forums.accessha.com/showthread.php?t=882
>>
>>From:Dave Houston
>>nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>> The mControl software User Manual mentions an "X10 translator" on p10
>>> and specifically refers to the "2414X" on p73 but the first reference
>>> seems to refer to a software translation feature rather than
>>> hardware...
>>>
>>> www.embeddedautomation.com/mControl%20v1%20(Home%20Edition)%20User%20Manual.pdf
>>>
>>>
>>> You'll need to paste the above URL into your browser.
>>>
>>> BTW, "baited" breath is what you have after eating sushi. ;)
>>>
>>> http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bai1.htm
>>>
>>> "RF Dude" <post@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://www.smarthomepro.com/2414x.html Interesting possibilities.
>>>> Would this integrate well with a Powerlinc module?
>>>>
>>>> Then I find http://www.smarthomepro.com/2814ub.html which seems to
>>>> be a slight variation (no pass-thru plug) and TIMER only software.
>>>> I've heard they are having trouble coming out with Smarthome Manager
>>>> V2 ... maybe in Q1?  So I wonder if this is an interim measure?
>>>>
>>>> Also offered for a few months is
>>>> http://www.smarthome.com/1411cu.html with software that has to run
>>>> on a computer.  The timers and program can't be downloaded to the
>>>> interface and run independently
>>>>
>>>> These seem to be three types of interfaces that ideally could be
>>>> combined into one?!  I wait with baited breath for Smarthome Manager
>>>> V2.
>>