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From: root@conexch.UUCP (Larry Dighera)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: X-10 remote control
Message-ID: <171@conexch.UUCP>
Date: 27 Dec 87 00:00:28 GMT
References: <1530@zodiac.UUCP>
Reply-To: root@conexch.UUCP (Larry Dighera)
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Summary: Sources of information on the X10 system

In article <1530@zodiac.UUCP> jshelton@ADS.ARPA (John L. Shelton) writes:
>
>Can anyone refer me to published information about the X-10 remote
>control standard?  I'd be interested in any of the following:
>
>1.  Description of the protocol
>2.  Hobbyist articles describing construction projects
>3.  Reviews of manufactured X-10 devices.
>
>Thanks.
>
>=John=


John: 
 
You'll find the the following articles of interest in understanding
the X10 remote control system:

        1.  Computerize a Home, Steve Ciarcia, Byte Magazine Jan. '80
                Good overall description of how the X10 works

        2.  An 8080-Based Remote Appliance Controller, David C Staehlin
                Byte magazine Jan. '82
                
        3.  Plug-in Remote Control System, Steven A. Ciarcia, 
                Radio-Electronics Magazine Sept. '80

Reference three is the "definitive work" on X10 operation.  It contains
complete schematics and a description of the control codes.

DAC Industries Inc. (800-325-0800) used to offer an X10 controller that
could be driven by a computer system via an RS232C interface.  Called 
The X10 Powerhouse, it provides the capability of controlling 256 remote
modules.  The cost was about $25/each.

There is a terrific program in the public domain written by Larry Campbell,
that will drive the "Powerhouse" from a Unix system.

Leviton Manufacturing Co, Inc 59-25 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11632
markets industrial quality X10 compatible components.  I have installed
these in multi-story office buildings for controlling lighting, environmental
control, as well as large (10-50 HP) circulating pumps and chillers.

Overall, I have found the X10 system to be very reliable and superisingly
simple to use.

You can reach the manufacturer at:
X10 (USA) Inc, 185A Legrand Avenue, Northvale, NJ  07647.

Best Regards,
Larry Dighera

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