Re: XTB-II 2-Phase Version

["Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx>]

Jeff,

While I love the integrated couple design, I still would like to see a
version that could amplify any X10 signal on the line and not just
those from a single unit plugged into it.  With signals coming from the
CM11A, the ELK panel, and various motion sensors via several receivers,
such a design would be much more useful.

Dennis


Jeff Volp wrote:
> Hello All,
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> Several people have requested a passive coupler be included with the XTB.
> When I first started the XTB project, I had considered having two output
> coupling networks so the XTB would directly drive each phase.  I abandoned
> that approach because I thought it would have limited acceptance.
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> Now that people see what the XTB can do, I am considering a XTB-II, to drive
> both phases directly.  It would be packaged in a larger module with a
> terminal strip to accept any type of 240V grounded input cable.  With more
> room available, a microcontroller could be added to gate received and
> transmitted signals, and perhaps generate and decode the X10 signal
> directly.  The same approach could be used for a XTB-III three-phase unit
> with gated drive to each phase at their zero crossings.  A similarly
> packaged 240V single-phase European version is also a possibility.
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> I still have doubts about the marketability of units like this, and would
> like to get some feedback as to whether a project like this is worth the
> investment.
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> Thanks to all who have accepted the current version of the XTB.
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> Jeff