Re: implementing a toggle function in x10

[Ian Shef <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

bcboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote in news:1115102598.780929.199910
@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com:

> I'm pretty sure this isn't possible, but just in case, is there any way
> (short of dedicating a PC or other high-end device) to implement a
> "toggle" function with one x10 code, so a single button will do on and
> off (sorta like a garage door opener).
>
> The problem I'm trying to solve is implementing lights on/off commands
> from a Homelink unit in a car. It will learn one x10 code on a single
> button. I would like to use the same button to alternate between "on"
> and "off", i.e. one press should issue the off command, and the next
> press (after release) should send the on command. I have a cm11a,
> however it appears to be stateless, so it won't solve this problem as
> far as I can tell.

A JDS Time Commander can do this, but may be a little pricey unless you use
it for other purposes as well.

I implemented this to save buttons on an RF remote control.  The command went
from the remote to the receiver and then X-10 to the Time Commander.  A macro
on the Time Commander keeps track of state and sends the correct On or Off
command to the light.  Note that this doubles the delay between the key press
and the result.


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