Re: X10 still around?

[Marc F Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 18 Sep 2005 21:05:02 GMT, Marc F Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote in message  <lnlri15ktjpfje3j710l1t5pbvgni1468h@xxxxxxx>:

>On Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:26:43 GMT, "Wayne Lundberg" <Waynelund@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote in message  <74kXe.56081$qY1.42679@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>>I take it that top posting is acceptable in this newsgroup?
>>What I missed (miss) with the X-10 system is feedback such as IR or other
>>sensors. Having played a bit with the Basic Stamp, I can see where the 'home
>>automation' art could go, and looking through a few sites from people in
>>this group, I see a huge leap in technology and I am overwhelmed. Time to go
>>back to kindergarten. Your site looks like a good place to start. Thanks!
>>
>>Wayne
>>
>>
>
>Top-posting and X-10 deserve each other ..;-)
>
>If you are considering a minor foray or re-entry into X-10 (it's cheap and can
>work fine for some needs), consider starting by developing a schematic diagram
>of your house wiring.
>
>In so far as possible, put all X-10 devices and the interface (CM11a, TW523
etc)
>on one 110VAC leg and devices that may reduce the signal ("signal suckers" such
>switching computer power supplies) or noise on the other 110VAC leg.
>
>This does two things: 1) obviates the need for a coupler and attendant problems
>and 2) minimizes failures owing to reduced signal strength and noise.
>
>Then, as need arises, choose from one of the alternatives to X-10 based in part
>on consideration of the home automation _software_ you select. None that I know
>of supports all the emerging technologies at this time.
>


And buy an Elk ESM1 Signal Strength Meter (and/or ACT ScopeTest2 if you have an
oscilloscope).

... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECOntrol.org