jstarne1
Just like the title says I need a wireless solution to turn outlets on and off. Specifically that ezb V4 can trigger. I don't want to have one ezb for every single outlet , that just seems silly because I would need like 5 to 10 ezb just to turn things on and off. I would like either a kit , module or even a schematic that I can buy the items and build it myself.
Ideas? Schematics?
Basically this is a wireless substitute for using a tip 120.circuit or a tip122 wired switching circuit and relay. Obviously wires running throughout the house isn't ideal especially since I rent.
Ezb are 99 dollars each so remember this needs to be more economical then having a ezb on every single wall / outlet.
OK so ezb , signal wires or ttl serial connection to a wireless module that can trigger multiple Outlet modules.
You guys are all too cool. I feel fortunate to be a member of this forum that has so many talented, creative and knowledgeable members. Very exciting stuff happening that can be taken advantage by minds like yours. We live in very interesting times.
I mostly have x10 compatible, rather than x10 brand. I agree the build quality is not great on the x10 brand stuff, but Josh was specifically looking for low cost. Z-wave is much more reliable, and if I get into home automation again, that will probably be my direction, but the cost is significantly higher.
@Toymaker, I have heard before that the x10 stuff made for the UK market is higher quality and better performing than the US stuff. I suspect they user better components to handle the higher voltage (230 vs 110).
Josh, I will put together a box of stuff for you. Send me your address again? ([email protected]) I recommend taking @Toymaker up on his offer of a PIC you can drive from a v4. I'll send my transmtters, but that sounds like a really elegant solution for controlling from ARC.
Alan
I second what Alan said about UK version of x10 perhaps working better. I've known lots of folks that have used x10 brand in the US and everyone has had reliability issues. I wish I could say my experience has been as good as Tony's.
@Tony , that would be fantastic , email me at [email protected]
The X 10 idea does seem to be the most viable for a wireless solution. I emailed you as well Alan/thetechguru
Josh, If you also want the ultrasonic array custom PIC can you wait a couple weeks until I get around to doing the tutorial then I can send you both PICs and that will save 2 separate postings to you.
Here is the AM transmitter hybrid that you will need, your (license exempt) frequency will be different to the UK (433Mhz) probably 315Mhz
cpc.farnell.com/quasar/qam-tx2-433/mini-transmitter-module-am-433mhz/dp/RF00326?in_merch=Products%20From%20This%20Range
Tony
@ toy maker , sounds great to me. Waiting a couple weeks is no problem. Thanks Tony