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Does anyone know if I need to get a certain frequency switch to control my lights with my Marantz RC5000i?
Can some one tell me wht it id If I do. And where you can get them on the net.
Maplin????
alistair
02-05-2003, 3:20 AM
i've just ordered my X10 light switch from keene electronics.
very helpful and knowledgable. just explain your scenario and they'll put you right. you'll need a converter too IR2473 or something which goes into a socket and converts the pronto signal into x10 code.[URL=http://www.keene.co.uk]
Beware though, once you start to see what x10 can do there'll be no stopping!
people have talked about just a replacement switch with an IR thing on it. for about £15-£25 dont really fancy spending £80ish
alistair
02-05-2003, 3:47 AM
fair point, I however want to do a few more things with x10 over time so I thought it was worth a try. One other idea... saw these guys at the ideal home exhib and thought it was a cool but simple idea. no need to use pronto and maybe not as flash but it might be all you need. ceertainly a reasonable price range.
www,wireaway.co.uk
I specifically want to use my pronto to do it.
KW1816
02-05-2003, 11:13 AM
You'll be wanting these then ......
Remote control dimmers (http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Wiring_Accessories~Dimmers_All_1/Wiring_Accessories~Dimmers_5/index.html)
I have a satin two gang one in my lounge/homecinema which looks and performs great, controlled from a Pronto.
One watch out is that they do not have an 'On/Off' code so you can't include them in a macro (unless they are always on).
Cheers
Kevin.
Originally posted by KW1816
One watch out is that they do not have an 'On/Off' code so you can't include them in a macro (unless they are always on).
Do you mean I cant turn the light completely off, or I cant turn it completly off with the pronto?
KW1816
02-05-2003, 10:08 PM
Sort of :laugh:
You teach the dimmers one 'code' (can be any IR code), a short press does on/off, holding the button cycles the dimmer from 0-100% and back down.
This mirrors the function of the button on the dimmer itself. It takes a bit of getting used to - you have to 'tap' the button to switch on or off, or hold it to dimm/bright.
Because it has no discrete codes for on/off, you can't include it in a macro to e.g. 'switch all lights off' as you don't know if it's on or off to begin with.
I think that's about as clear as mud :grin:
Cheers
Kevin.
Shoka
02-05-2003, 10:12 PM
Crystal.
EffTee
02-05-2003, 10:16 PM
Letsautomate (http://www.letsautomate.com) also do some good IR based ones. They even include the CCF file on the website!
EffTee