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From: wcurtiss@x102c.harris-atd.com (Curtiss WC 67625)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: X-10 schematics wanted
Keywords: X-10
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Date: 12 Mar 89 23:35:44 GMT
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In article <6449@dayton.UUCP> jad@dayton.UUCP (J. Deters) writes:
>
>The X-10 control format has been patented by X-10 Inc.  Specifically,
>it means that you do not have the license to transmit X-10 format data
>over your own power lines.  (I personally have a problem with this, but
>I understand that It's The Law.)  X-10 offers a control module that
>is designed specifically for the interested hobbyist.  The part number
>is PL513, and it comes complete with a license to transmit their signal :-).
>
>-j

Just because I want the schematics for the X-10 modules does not mean I
plan on building any.  At about $10 a piece, it probably would not be
cost effective.  I have the complete manuals for my car, but I
certainly have no intention of building another one.  My intention is to
understand them, and possibly add a few extra features which X-10 Inc. left
out (like local dimming for the wall switch module).  Since I brought this
up, has anyone done this?  I'm still trying to get the schematics.  Thanks
to those people who sent me leads.  We have a limited library system here,
so I have to wait until I visit one of the University libraries in another
city, to follow up.

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