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Re: [ECS] lcl sessions Dan Carrington Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:22:48 -0700

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I like the mega 32 remotes best.  They are simmilar to the standard X10
in the way the buttons are laid out, but they are black, they have a
hinged cover on the left that a label goes into, and under for the
second set of accessable x10 codes.  The label cover covers the x10 code
assignment rotary switch.  And best yet, the things have a full 16 X10
buttons up front, flip the switch, and another accessable 16.  They have
all on/off and last dim/bright.  They do require the Mega32 receivers
though.  They don't work with standard x10 receivers.  It has to do with
the full selection of buttons on it, but possibly has a different
frequency and works better than X10.  I don't have a way to compare as I
don't have any standard receivers.  The remotes can be wall mounted with
a nice framing bracket.  The only bummer is the receivers are designed
to cover one whole duplex AC outlet and screw down with the cover
screw.  I found these remotes in the HAS catalog and they are from
Nutone if I remember correctly.

Dan Carrington



Daniel Dubay wrote:
> 
> My biggest complaint about X10 interfaces is that they look so bad.  I
> don't know what the mega 32 looks like?  Some of mine are unreliable
> too.
> 
> Dan Dubay
> 
> >>> Dan Carrington <dc_grafx@microworks.net> 08/26 2:42 PM >>>
> I am also confused by everyone using a phone for things.  I just use
> X10
> for all interaction.  I love them versus phone system interaction.  I
> don't have to rewire all phones to go through ECS.  I can have menues
> on
> the remotes, espetially the Mega32's which have a covered place for
> menus that I print out from the computer so they look great.  I have a
> few receivers in the house so I can have a few different button sets
> as
> needed in different areas.  The seperate receivers allows also the
> positioning of the receiver in the area for good reception.  I don't
> have to hit multiple buttons, remember any codes, or wait for voice
> reply/feedback.  I just reach over to the wireless X10 remote and push!
> 
> Done!  I use then for everything, as I do not do any regular sit down
> at
> the computer for anything other than programing and debugging.  The
> computer just sits in the den and does as told...
> 
> Dan Carrington
> 
> Mark Gilmore wrote:
> >
> > Why is no one using X-10 keypads (instead of the phone)
> > for local sessions ? Am I missing something ?
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence
> > Voice:423-745-0026
> > FAX  :423-745-1714
> > http://members.a2zsol.com/omnipotence.html

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