Re: Stanley Garge Door Status Indicator

[Brian Allston <bka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have both the X-10 CM11A and Smarthome PowerLinc (the USB model).  The
PowerLinc software has the ability to send extended data in the advanced
mode.  I will try to use the data provided by Dave.  if I am sucessful
then I will keep the status monitor.  Otherwise it is eBay bound.



Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:pan.2006.10.11.20.23.57.532152@xxxxxxxxxxxx:

> Dave,
> OK. I had the impression he hadn't gotten anything yet.  Yeah, it's
> fairly easy to send arbitrary commands via ASCII from the command line
> with the 1132B.  Hopefully the software for the model with memory will
> have some provision for loading arbitrary commands as macros - I don't
> know that he'd want to have to keep his PC running all the time just
> for garage door status.
>
> BTW, for anyone interested, X-10 is unloading their stock of
> RCA-branded CM11A (firmware 7) interfaces (RCA RC60RX) for $10 + $6
> S&H. (I bought a few for spares.) See:
> http://www.x10.com/promotions/hc60rx_vt_kit.html
>
> Regards,
> Charles Sullivan
>
>
> On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:04:48 +0000, Dave Houston wrote:
>
>> Charles,
>>
>> I think he said he plans to use a Powerlinc. I'm not familiar with
>> their current software but the earliest version (1132B - which did
>> not have EEPROM) could send any extended code using an ASCII protocol
>> (which just defined the PLC bitstream). If the newer ones do the same
>> and their software supports the ASCII protocol for defining macros, I
>> think he's in business. Otherwise, like you, I know of no Windows
>> software that can do this either for the Powerlinc or CM11A.
>>
>> Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>The X-10 CM11A EEPROM memory can be programmed with macros to
>>>transmit ANY X10 extended codes (including extended function 1D hex),
>>>when triggered by Powerflash On/Off signals. It's only a matter of
>>>finding software which is capable of programming these codes into the
>>>CM11A memory.
>>>
>>>The program HEYU for Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X (http://www.heyu.org)
>>>can do this easily using the info Dave Houston posted, however I'm
>>>unfamiliar with a Windows program which has this capability.
>>>
>>>Perhaps someone else would know of one?
>>>
>>>(If you have a friend running any of the operating systems supported
>>>by HEYU on a PC with a serial port, you could program the CM11A on
>>>their system and bring it back to your house or garage.)
>>>
>>>Regards,
>>>Charles Sullivan
>>>
>>>On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:28:26 +0000, Brian Allston wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks.  The PIC project looks interesting.  I already have a
>>>> functioning reed switch located on the door opener "rail" and "car"
>>>> near the limit switch.   The switch is wired to the Powerflash.
>>>> The Powerflaash message triggers a macro that does all of the
>>>> things trhat I want to associate with an open garage door.  The
>>>> garage is detached (about 75 feet from the house) so the X-10 is
>>>> the best option for me.  I could easily use a standard lamp module
>>>> or Universal module with an indicator lamp but I have the Stanley
>>>> monitor so I want to put it back to work.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Brian
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> AZ Woody <reply@here> wrote in
>>>> news:452ae5c4$0$611$815e3792@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
>>>>
>>>>> Powerflash is a simple on/off only.  You can get open/closed type
>>>>> status only.
>>>>>
>>>>> For a good reed switch for this purpose, check out:
>>>>>
>>>>> AMSECO 505-371G (Mouser 507-AMS-37) Magnetic Reed Switch
>>>>>
>>>>> It's a wide gap reed (2") and only about $5
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, if you don't mind running a few wire into the house, you
>>>>> make want to check out http://homeauto.usandthem.com/gdoor/
>>>>>
>>>>> Not only status, but will close the door if left open longer than
>>>>> a user defined time.
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian Allston wrote:
>>>>>> I had an older Stanley LightMaker grarge door opener.  The gear
>>>>>> casing cracked so I have replaced it with new a Genie opener but
>>>>>> I would like to restore the functionality of the Stanley garage
>>>>>> door status indicator.  I figure that I can do this with some
>>>>>> normally open reed switches, a Powerflash module and some macro
>>>>>> sequences. The Stanley door status indicator (model # 3040) has
>>>>>> three LED indicators.  The LEDs are green red and yellow.
>>>>>> - green on = door closed
>>>>>> - red on = door open
>>>>>> - red blink = door obstructed
>>>>>> - yellow on = door secured
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have the house code set to "G" and I know that the door opener
>>>>>> controller head transmitted a standard "G1 ON" and "G1 OFF" to
>>>>>> control a lamp module.  However, it sent non-standard message to
>>>>>> "G2" and "G3" for controlling the status indicator.  I assume
>>>>>> that this is some form of extended data.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Can anyone provide the message info for controlling the status
>>>>>> indicator?  Any info is greatly appreciated.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Brian
>>>>>
>>
>>
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