Re: Experience with X10Pro versus old X10?

["Jack Ak" <akjack@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:FvNDg.613$q63.584@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hello Bruce,
>
>
> > While I can't tell for SURE yet, I believe that most, if not all of my
> > Insteon problems are related to the never released beta version 2414X
> > Translator that is the heart of the system. As I will soon be replacing
> > that with RoZetta we will then know for sure.  I also plan to replace
> > all my V2 dimmers at the same time. Stay tuned for late September
> > update.
> >
>
> I will definitely stay tuned. Sometimes I think about doing home
> automation installation once I retire but only if there was a system
> that is reliable enough so I can guarantee my work. And that ain't X10,
> at least not yet.
>
> When I have a break in consulting work I might try out something with an
> MSP430, to see if a really good 120kHz receiver can be designed around
> it, matched filter for the protocol and all that. Maybe starting with a
> relay module that can switch CF lamps.
>
...

The ability to switch CF lamps is dependent on the lamp brand rather than
the module.  The Greenlite MINI 18 watt (75 watt light output) works OK
with an unmodified Appliance Module.  The X10 Appliance Module
is a relay module.

Some compact fluorescent lamps put a noise spike on the line when power
is removed causing an Appliance Module to switch on.  The Lights of America
brand is known to do this.

BTW, I've been using X10 modules since dark brown modules were available
as the BSR brand.