Theory and protocols

• What is X10 (smarthome infomercial)
• Best Description of the powerline protocol by Phil Kingery
• Description of the powerline protocol by X10
• Wireless Protocol - Ed Cheung
• Wireless protocol - Dave Houston
• Extended Protocol
• Firecracker Protocol
• 2-way Theory
• X10 patent US4200862
• X10 patent US4638299 (360kb)
• 1.4MB pdf description of Leviton modules
• Technical articles by Phil Kingery
• Which controller should I choose: X10 controllers comparative review
• Alternatives to X10

Module modifications

UnorthodoX-10: 220/240/277v, 50Hz and triple-phase systems
also featured in Hometoys

110v-220v modification principles

Alignment for optimal reliability and range: principles

Appliance Module Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Modifying for momentary operation
Modifying for SILENT momentary operation
Modifying for local control

Defeating current sensing
Deafeating local control on newer modules
Fixing modules that randomly turn on
Increasing range and reliability
6375 Appliance module
Schem: 220v modification
Schem: S.M. Bloom

Wire-in Appliance module (6375)
Schematic: Mitch Orysh

Lamp Module Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Defeating local control
Repairing a blown lamp module
Repairing an overloaded module
Modifying to silent appliance module+220v (Best description)
Modifying to a silent appliance module
Another way to modify to a silent appliance module
Modify to silent appliance module for $1
Fixing modules that randomly turn on
Increasing range and reliability
Schem: 220v modification
Schem: S.M. Bloom
Schem: Leviton AGC
Schem: AGC daughter card

Two way Lamp Module (LM14) Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v

Wall Switch Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Adding Local Dimming
Replacing the button
Bulb change disable
Repairing
Fixing switches that don't respond to remote switches
Fixing modules that randomly turn on
Adding a Neutral wire
Using a wall switch with the original rocker
Replacing controller IC to enhance functionality
Modifying for low-voltage/inductive loads
Reassembling the power-cut switch
Modifying to a silent appliance module
Another way to modify to a silent appliance module
Modify to silent appliance module for $1
Increasing range and reliability
Adding a LED
Schem: 220v modification
Schem: S.M. Bloom
schem -ver 2-1 M. Chambers
schem ver 2-2 M.Chambers

PCS switch
Modification to brighten slave LED
schem:Mod to brighten slave LED

2000STW Two way lamp module
Functionality
Limitations
Required parts for 220v modification
110v to 220v modification
Repairing
Programming

2001STW Two way appliance module
110v to 220v modification
 

PLC interface Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Modification to improve reliablity
PLC interface technical note (PDF)
PLC interface splitter
Schem: 220v modification
 

CM11A/CP290 Computer Interfaces
Modifying 110v to 220v
CM11A Reliability Issues
Making a replacement CM11A cable
Fixing overheating CM11A
Replacement/Enhancement to the CM11 PIC
Increased clock accuracy (improved)
Increased clock accuracy
Increasing range and reliability
CP290 Schem: switches M.Chambers
CP290 Schem: controller; M. Chambers
CP290 Schem: powersupply; M Chambers
CM11a schem: power supply

Mini Controller Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Modifying to control more units
Modifying to control only 9-12 or 13-16
Modifying for momentary operation
Turning mini controller to dry contact transmitter
Repairing mini controller
Increasing range and reliability
Schem: switch side M. Chambers
Schem: component M. Chambers

Leviton 6315 Dry contact transmitter

6315 schematic by Mitch Orysh

PowerFlash Module Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Schem: MItch Orysh
Schem: S.M. Bloom

Wireless base Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Increasing_the_range
Increasing Range via alignment
The quality of the X10 RF circuits
Difference between RR501 and TM751
Partial description of PIC
Replacing TM751 clicking relay with silent solid state relay
Bringing a module back from the dead
Fixing 'stuttering' module
Solution for the TM751 Dimming problem?
TM751 RF to IR converter
TM751 RF to RS-232 converter
Modifying for All House Codes: Mitch Orysh
RR501 Schematics: Mitch Orysh
RR501 Schematic: ))Sonic((
TM751 RF Daughtercard Schematic
TM751 RF Main board Schematic
 

Noise Blockers (6287/8, ACT AF120)
Schematics: 6287/8 Mitch Orysh
Schematics: 6289 Mitch Orysh
Schematic: Nick Ciarallo
Schematic: ACT AF120 Mitch Orysh
Building the coupler/Noise Block
Installation example
 

Chime Module Modification
Modifying 110v to 220v
Modifying tone of chime module
Adding volume adjustment
Increasing range and reliability
Schem: 220v modification
Schem: S.M. Bloom

Motion Sensor (Hawkeye)
Disabling dusk/dawn sensor
Adjusting dusk/dawn sensitivity
Adjusting detection sensitivity
Modifying to be a door/window sensor
Shortening the 6 min delay (MS12A)
MS12A Modification into wireless thermostat
Schem: S.M. Bloom

RF Remote
Modifying the address
Doubling the functionality of the keychain remote

Socket Rocket
Disassembling
modifying 110v to 220v

Firecracker
Connecting to a Basicstamp

Super Socket
Modifying 110v to 220v
Report on defective module

Xcam modifications
Modifying 110v to 220v
Modifying to send from any video source

Ninja Pan/Tilt CR14A
Detailed Description
Transmission Protocol
Sample Code
Schematics

Lynx10
Assembly instructions
Lynx-10 manual
Using preset DIM
Schematic
A watchdog timer
for the LYNX-10
Lynx10 and Basic Stamp
Slave Monitor LCD display for the Lynx10

Applications and Projects

• An adaptive irrigation control
• Make an X10 signal detector
• Aquarium Automation
• X10 adapter for oscilloscope
• Garage door automation
• HVAC/Blinds automation
• HVAC register automation - 2
• Making your own X-10 appliance module:
  • zip file including everything
  • Documentation including schematic
    and circuit board artwork.
  • PIC16C54 assembled object code
  • Original pages
• Making your own X-10 Remote Control
• Making a PLC interface splitter
• No Hum Fan Controller
• Non X-10 Temperature Controller
• X-10 Alarm system
• X10 lamp using 3 way switch

Other Sites

• where to purchase X10
• Information sites
• Projects
• Other links
• Manufacturers

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