Re: XTB-II 2-Phase Version

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The RoZetta would take the place of the TW523 as it accepts the TTL
input from the controller and then outputs the desired protocol to the
power line. So, unless the XTB did something detrimental to the Insteon
or UPB signals it could plug directly into the XTB. The advantage of the
RoZetta is that it only puts out the protocol that you specify for a
given command.  For example, if the controller sends the X10 command
A1-AON, the TTL  output from the controller goes to RoZetta which looks
at the command and and sends  the appropriate X10, UPB or Insteon
signals. So A1 may be set to send Insteon signals while A2 might send
X10.

BTW, Jeff, I'll be happy to beta test and can do my own assembly.

 Jack Edin wrote:
> Jeff Volp wrote:
>> Hello All,
>>
>> 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.
>
> Do you have a picture of the case you intent to use?
>
> What about a Power-Brick type case? The kind a powersupply might come
> in... With a standard power cord input. Then one could use a cord made
> for 220v, either here in over there...  ;-)
>
> Plus the input power connector isn't that deep, hopefully easy to
> build around, etc. And the case in MY mind's eye already accommodates
> this by default.
>
>> With more
>> room available, a microcontroller could be added to gate received and
>> transmitted signals, and perhaps generate and decode the X10 signal
>> directly.
>
> Where would we plug our new RoZetta?
>
> Jeff, like these XTB products of yours, I expect the RoZetta will
> become a must-have for all HA installations!
>
> A way to get those signals into BOTH or ALL phases will be a God-send.
>
> Thinking and planning ahead?!!
>
>> 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.
>
> I wanna see the package!
>
>> 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.
>
> I'll need at least one.
>
> I'll happily Beta test the Kit for you...!
>
> Any idea what the target cost will be for this, both as a full kit and
> assembled (waiver on file)...?
>
> ;-)
>
>> Thanks to all who have accepted the current version of the XTB.
>>
>> Jeff
>
> Let me know if I can lend a hand.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jack
> :)