Re: Suggestions for X10/Automation Widgets

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Jeff,

Have you looked at the CM15A?

It has PLC and RF (TX & RX) but uses a Cypress µC (USB). I think it offers a
great platform for development. It has an 8K EEPROM for timers and macros
(could be replaced with 32K but requires soldering).

I've designed a daughterboard that plugs into the µC socket. The
daughterboard has a PIC16F88 (can use bootloader) and PIC12F683. The latter
is to handle RF (TX & RX) and also interfaces with an ST485 for a network of
whatever (e.g. DIO, ADC, RF @ other frequencies like the 418MHz used by
programmable RF-capable remotes).

There are two versions of the daughterboard. One is RS232 (5V level) and
requires an adapter from the USB connector to DB9. The other uses a
SiliconLabs CP2102 USB-serial converter and connects to USB on the PC but
with a Virtual Comm Port driver. The same PC software will interface with
either version.

My health has reached the point where I don't think I'm going to be able to
go any further with it. If you're interested I'll give you schematics, BOM
and the Gerbers.

"Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>I'm looking for suggestions for some needed X10 or other automation widgets.
>I have done microcontroller design since the mid 70's.  Now retired, I'm
>looking for projects to keep me busy.  Two ideas I have myself are a X10
>module offering 4 to 8 digital I/O lines, and a high power version of the
>TW523 / PSC05 - perhaps for 2-phase 240V.
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>What are the needs of the automation community?  How much would you be
>willing to pay for a kit or finished product?  You can e-mail me directly if
>you want to keep your answers private.
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>Thanks for your input.
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>Jeff
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