X-10 Info and questions - Page 3

StirCrazy · #21 07-07-2002, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by Reef_Raf:
Steve, what OS are you running?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">XP

Steve

StirCrazy · #22 07-08-2002, 12:34 PM

Darren, don't worry about the sale ending soon, a week later it will be on sale again. X-10 come always has a sale going wich is cool.

this is what I posted almost two months ago

if anyone is interested in learning more about the firecracker set up or just X10 in general you can follow this link
"X-10" by regestering at this page you will get a 15.00 credit on your first order. I did this and ended up getting my firecracker kit for 37.00 including tax and shipping.

anyways I just wanted to let you all know that as soon as this sale ens there will be another and so on and so on so you don't have to jump into it if you are not sure yet.

Steve

StirCrazy · #23 07-09-2002, 02:15 AM

ok after some more digging around I found a free controler that looks pretty nifty for light control.

you can take a look at it and download it as it is now freeware from here
http://users.ntplx.net/~jpjones/tech...0.htm#download

hey also has a web frontend to vew x-10 states on his main page
http://users.ntplx.net/~jpjones/tech/fireworx.htm

I am going to play with this while I have a more involved program being made for me by a friend of mine.

Steve

[ 08 July 2002, 22:26: Message edited by: StirCrazy ]

ldzielak · #24 07-09-2002, 02:54 AM

Darren,

How are the prices for modules and recepticals at the Lougheed store? Not that I will get into this any time soon.

Lee

bill-e · #25 07-09-2002, 08:24 PM

Hey folks,

Blame Jeanna for giving me this URL [img]smile.gif[/img]

I can probably answer alot of your X10 questions. I hope some of you jumped on that sale, I havent seen it that cheap for a couple of years.

StirCrazy · #26 07-09-2002, 08:43 PM

Welcome Bill, I am sure you knowledge and experience with X-10 will be of benefit.
Maybe I can start with the first question... hehe
Is there a module that can control power heads that is quiet?

Steve

Troy F · #27 07-09-2002, 08:52 PM

Hi Bill. What hardware from X10 do you need, besides the firecracker unit, to run the lighting program you sell so that you don't need your computer running all the time?

[ 09 July 2002, 16:55: Message edited by: Troy F ]

DJ88 · #28 07-09-2002, 08:53 PM

Lee,

the good modules(appliance and lamp) are $20. you can guage the prices from there I guess.. (basically I can't rememebr.. old.. ;) )

Bill,

Welcome to the board..

I grabbed one. Troy did as well.. Awesome price.. Next comes software.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

bill-e · #29 07-09-2002, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StirCrazy:
Welcome Bill, I am sure you knowledge and experience with X-10 will be of benefit.
Maybe I can start with the first question... hehe
Is there a module that can control power heads that is quiet?

Steve

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks Steve,

There is a module which is solid state but it's quite expensive, I think around $60US, so for the price of a couple of those you could buy a wavemaker.

There is also a DIY link (which I thought I had bookmarked but cant find) which explains how to convert an appliance module into solid state.

The WaveMaker feature was originally added to support a couple of reefers who wanted to control a motorized ball valve with the X10 universal module which is quiet (but not suited for a powerhead) and I figured I'd add the other pump options for those who dont mind the clicks. I have one guy who wants to use it in a store and his modules wont be heard in the store.

Another idea if you can, is to simply plug the modules in to a receptical somewhere like in the basement or a closet where you wont hear them, and then run thin lamp wire up to your powerheads.

The WaveMaker is a recent feature and a purchase option if you dont need it. Where eLightMaster shines is in it's lighting control.

Steve, I just want to add that one very cool feature which comes with the WaveMaker option is FEED control. How many times have we turned off pumps during feeding and forgot to turn them back on again. With the FEED option, you configure the feed cycle time, say 5 minutes, and then plug the pumps you want on the feed cycle into X10 modules. Then when feeding time comes, you push the feed button. The pumps shut off and automatically come back on 5 minutes later.

[ 09 July 2002, 17:20: Message edited by: bill-e ]

bill-e · #30 07-09-2002, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by Troy F:
Hi Bill. What hardware from X10 do you need, besides the firecracker unit, to run the lighting program you sell so that you don't need your computer running all the time?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey Troy,

Cant be done. eLightMaster utilizes the computer to determine all it's rise and set and phase times as well as the corresponding commands for how much to dim the moon for instance. If you want a static timer, you could simply buy one, no need for the eLightMaster features then.

I know a couple of guys who bought for almost nothin old pentium laptops and use those to run eLightMaster. Also, running your computer 24/7 (turning your monitor off when your not using it) is best for the computer...what's a few more bucks for electricity in this hobby [img]smile.gif[/img]