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💬General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jdobz23 on January 23, 2011, 12:15:50 PM
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I am new to X10, Have the basic concepts down, now need to start really using the technology. I have Active Home Pro, Appliance Modules and Eagle Eye Motion Sensor.
I am currently using a mini-timer to control the Appliance Mod in a landscape lighting transformer. I would like to have the lighting transformer on from dusk til 10pm and then after that use the eagle eye motion sensor turn on the module for 6 minutes upon detecting motion, for security, only at night. Also, would like to use multiple eagle eye sensors for different areas of the property.
I am not very handy with writing macros, can anyone help?
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Your going to need the SmartMacros plug-in if you don't have it!
Then read up on using conditions and flags.
Also look at user designed working macros.
I'm sure someone will take the time to walk you through a macro but you need to understand how they work!
we also need a little more info
light transformers X10 address
all Eagle eye addresses
The more info you supply the more likely a macro created by a user will work for you!
;)
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..... I am not very handy with writing macros, can anyone help?
Creating macros can be more trial and error.... than art. We have a section here at the forum of User-Designed Working Macros (http://forums.x10.com/index.php?board=103.0) (<click on link). It's a library of working macros designed by members. I think the Front Porch Visitor Chime (http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=22397.0) might apply to what your wanting to do... as might the Control driveway lights based on time and door status (http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=22317.msg127150#msg127150) macro might. There is very likely other macros in there that could help you even more. Those are just a couple I spotted right away.
I think actually seeing these macros are the best way to learn how to construct them. Keep us posted on your progress!