Re: @#$%^& X10 hardware

[Neil Cherry <njc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:20:36 -0500, Robert Green wrote:
> "Neil Cherry" <njc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:slrnepls92.vk5.njc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I've got ghosts! My X10 hardware is not working. My ESM1 says it sees
>> valid and strong X10 signal (and is quiet the rest of the time for the
>> most part) but the device next to it fails to work (same power
>> strip). I've used 3 different modules and 3 different transmitters.  I
>> can see the commands on the line but the devices won't react! (???!)
>> This is driving me crazy! I'm going to have to put together my sniffer
>> and see what's going on. This makes no sense!
>
> Sounds weird.  What kind of modules and transmitters?  What have you changed
> recently in your home?  Any new devices?

I don't think so, really need to double check. The Christmas lights
went up but they're not the type with a power supply. I think I've got
it down to being in my computer room as the devices that are side by
side won't work (the garage light, which is on the other phase will).

I'm currently working with the TI103 and the CM11A.

One thing to note is that we took a power hit when this started and
I've been seeing various house codes that I don't use being sent. So I
have a nasty problem that's going to cause me to sit down and isolate
circuits. I'll start by removing devices in my computer room. I think
I need to order some chips from Jameco. I need to button up the X10
sniffer and put an opto on the serial port to make is safer and
portable.

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