by Home Toys | Oct 1, 2005 | Lighting And Automation Systems
Background In August 2004, my parents, Gary and Lynda Breton, bought an unfinished house in Chandler, Arizona, after the builder ran out of funds to finish the project. Before they knew it, Gary and Lynda had almost 8000 sf of house to finish and make their own....
by James Russo | Jun 1, 2005 | Lighting And Automation Systems
Home automation was once an area relegated to techies. X10 was essentially the granddaddy of all home automation systems and was one of the earliest home automation systems to hit the market and which could be used with a home PC. The x10 home automation system has...
by Home Toys | Feb 1, 2004 | Lighting And Automation Systems
Normally, one uses a motion sensor to control lights directly with X10 commands or indirectly via a “virtual wiring” macro in programs such as Active Home which sends the X10 light commands from a CM11A interface. In my case, I like the dimmed outdoor...
by Bob Hetherington | Apr 1, 2002 | Lighting And Automation Systems
Well, it’s time to change over the house from those old ivory X10 pushbuttons to something a little more contemporary with higher quality and reliability. We decided on Leviton’s newest line of wall switches. These units are attractive and have a nice feel...
by Dave Rye | Apr 1, 1999 | Lighting And Automation Systems
The X-10 Two-Way Lamp and Appliance Modules are the latest in the range of X-10 Two-Way Modules. When used with the X-10 Two-Way Computer Interface (CM11A) and ActiveHome software they provide the most versatile (and cost effective) high-end Home Automation solution...
by Home Toys | Apr 1, 1997 | Lighting And Automation Systems
Those of you familiar with the JDS TimeCommander will feel right at home with the Stargate interface. JDS has added many new features to the hardware capabilities and maintained or improved the familiar Event Manager software. The first thing that I always look at is...
