looking for X10 transmitter buttons

[VincentB]

Does anyone know of a little button, that when pressed, can transmit an X10 signal to a transciever (like the HawkEye motion sensor does) ? I have the transceiver (TM13), but I want buttons instead of motion detectors. And I don't want to take Hawkeyes and rewire them, as I'd also like to sell the X10 buttons (I have a home-automation selling business).

[mikewhull]

http://www.x10.com/products/ss13a_3for.htm
This is what i use to send x10 that i triger macros from. they can directly turn on/off/dim devices or use it to start 6 macros. i use it to turn on and off my home theater with one push and if i push the second one on three times within 15 sec it will open my garage door. they work great. also i think they have a big read PANIC button that send one x 10. hold on i will look. not on that site but you can get it on ebay..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3056211664&category=40976
also you can use the keychain remotes.
http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_kr19a.htm

http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_kr22a.htm

if you go with any of these I HIGHLY suggest that you look at this
http://www.wgldesigns.com/v572.html

I have one it works great one device for all house codes for wireless and programable to stop some house codes from working. opens up the remotes to do lot more on unused house codes to run macros.
mike
p.s. you will owe me some help when and IF hali comes out (before New Years. :lol:)

[VincentB]

Mike, you put me to shame... That wireless wall switch you mentioned - I just looked up my stock range that I sell and they're in there... I am able to sell the damn things and I didn't even consider them! *shakes my head in disappoint of myself* Thanks man. I remember looking at one of these a long time ago when I was reviewing all of my supplier's products, and I breifly recall seeing that product (for about 1.5 seconds). I think that's exaclty what I want, as I want to set up wall switches that transmit to a TM13 to get HAL's attention... and an X10 doorbell setup would be nice too ('coz although HAL tells me there's someone at the door, they don't know they've been announced).

Awsome man, thanx. That last product you mentioned looks interesting too.

[Nathan]

Switchlinc has a new decora style wall switch that is a transmitter only. This opens up the possibility of real, wired transmitter to trigger HAL Rules. Also avoids the problems with wireless devices.

Smarthome has them in their latest catalog.

Nathan

[AutomatedOutlet]

Vincent,

If you've had SS13As on your shelf for a while, before you sell them you should check the batteries. They will go bad.

Another possible solution could also be the KR19A Keychain remote.

Martin

[ToddG]

I use one of these to trigger a macro to download and read internet information through my home audio. The Big Red only sends X10 on commands, but, unlike a doorbell, I don't think you would want to put one where it would be exposed to weather extremes. Under such conditions, I doubt it would hold up over time.

[AutomatedOutlet]

No, you're right. I doubt if either of those would last through one rain storm outside. You might try using a standard outdoor doorbell connected to a powerflash module on the inside. That should work.

[mikewhull]

I was asked:
Mike,

I am using: http://www.x10.com/products/ss13a_3for.htm to trigger Night mode and other items. It seems to work well, but I read in your msg that you hit the button multiple times for different functions. Exactly how does this work?

Thanks, Will..


Just to help anybody else,simply put (i am at work so not looking at the code but) i added a variable this lets me use it as a counter. i also start a 15 sec timer.
(this is not the exact code just kinda what is happing email back if this does not help and i will copy the whole code for you)
presscount is the counter set to 0
presstimer =timer set for 15 sec

if a1 status changes to ON and presscount is =0(first time pressed)
start presstimer
add 1 to presscounter

if a1 status changes to ON and presscount is =1 and presstimer has not expired (second press)
add 1 to presscounter

if a1 status changes to ON and presscount =2 and press timer has not expired (third time)
open garage door
set presscounter to 0
end timer


then you need also these

if presstimer expired
set presscount =0

that will reset the button count if you only press it one or two times

i think that is all give it a try. you can also do things at each button press