Re: Experience with X10Pro versus old X10?

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Jack Ak wrote:
> "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.

I still have and use some of those as well as the original "maxi"
controllers with the ultrasonic remotes.