I'm gathering all of my X10 Troubleshooting Tips into this one thread.
This should serve 2 purposes:
- It will be easier for Newbies to find it. :)
. - It will be easier for ME to find the LINKs to refer back to individual posts from new questions. :-[
MAP / MEASURE / CORRECT (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10732.msg61055#msg61055)
TTA's Tips Discussion Links:
- [TTA TIP] AHP Macros STOP Working?!? (Read 101 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-08-27, 00:53:34 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9766.0)
. - [TTA TIP] 1½-Way Status Reporting [Positive LOAD Feedback Loop!] (Read 441 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-08-09, 19:20:07 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9550.0)
. - [TTA TIP] CM11A Macro Conditionals!!! (Read 504 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-08-09, 17:53:05 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9549.0)
. - [TTA TIP] 7-Outlet Side-by-Side Power Strips (Read 317 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-08-09, 17:11:16 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9548.0)
. - X-10 Checklist (from GROUP:comp.home.automation) (Read 2925 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-07-13, 21:18:06 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9280.msg55137;topicseen#msg55137)
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Click on a LINK to go directly to the thread and discuss what you LIKE ;D *OR* DISLIKE >:( about a TIP !
TTA's Selected Tips From Other Members Links:
- Getting the (TR551 or TR16A) to Cohabit Amicably With An Answering Machine - Posted: « on: 2006-10-15, 21:37:18 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10595.0)
. - Locating and Filtering SIGNAL SUCKERS Using the ELK ESM1 - Posted: « on: 2006-09-17, 10:32:12 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10187.msg58732#msg58732)
. - How to Create Non-XML (TXT) Versions of ActiveHome Pro Reports - Posted: « on: 2006-08-09, 22:13:55 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9532.msg56481#msg56481)
. - {WiKi} Phase Coupling - Posted: « on: 2006-04-06, 13:52:00 » (http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Phase_Coupling)
. - Single Trigger To Do Different Actions Each Time It Is Activated? YES, It's Doable! (Read 792 times) - Posted: « on: 2005-04-06, 11:47:59 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=4180.msg30231#msg30231)
. - Can a Macro Call Another Macro? (Read 2443 times) - Posted: « on: 2004-11-23, 15:41:30 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=4973.msg36124#msg36124)
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TTA's 'FOR REFERENCE ONLY' Links:
- AHP Software Revision History - FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY (Read 137 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-09-13, 21:40:11 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10154.0)
. - AHP Software OPEN BUGs Discussion - FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY (Read 103 times) - Posted: « on: 2006-09-13, 21:39:38 » (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10153.0)
Reviews from our Valued (and Happy !) X10 Community Members:
Your method is very clever, and deserves that I studied it of advantage!
I could surely use this method for other things too !
Thanks
I'm fairly new with using X-10 stuff (about a year now) and since I started using AHP (last April), I have visited this site as a Guest almost daily. ...in some cases (at least with me) the help I was looking for either already existed so I didn't bother to join in or I just worked through the problem myself.
So, now I decided to join in for 2 main reasons...
- 1) to say thank you to all the regulars here for all their help. Particularly guys like TTA & Tuicemen. I don't know if you realize how many people you help, or at least lead in the right direction, but I guarantee you it's more than you are aware of.
. - 2) In the year that I've been using X-10, I have learned a lot and the only way I can help share my experience is be a member of this board.
Dan[/size]
TTA,
I think you should change the name of your thread from "TTA's X10 Troubleshooting Tips Thread" to "TTA's X10 Troubleshooting Tips Thread for Dummies." And of course you will need to make sure the title (lettering) is yellow with a black background. Just a a thought!!!!! And by the way, great tips and thanks for providing a great service!!!
Don N
"TTA's X10 Troubleshooting Tips Thread for Dummies" . . . . . Thanks Don N, Dan, marineau! :D
Since the 'Post Ratings' (i.e. 'Helpful'/'Unhelpful') were recently turned back on, if you've gotten *ANY* benefit from my efforts here,
*ALL* 'Helpful' Votes are most certainly appreciated!
:)
But, if on the other hand, you read something that you *TOTALLY* disagree with, PLEASE, *BEFORE* you DING me with an 'Unhelpful',
send me a PM, explain the problem to me, and allow me the opportunity to correct it.
:-\
EVERY X-10 installation needs a:
- X-10 PLC Receiver - Lamp or Appliance Modules, Wall Switches, Socket Rockets, CM11A, CM15A, PR511, RR501, etc...
. - X-10 PLC Transmitter - Mini-Controller, Maxi-Controller, CM11A, CM15A, PR511, RR501, TM751, etc...
In addition, you can optionally add:
- X-10 RF Receiver - CM15A, RR501, TM751
. - X-10 RF Transmitter - Palmpad, Credit Card Controller, Battery-Powered Motion Detectors, CM15A, etc...
A module that is listed in BOTH the Receiver *AND* Transmitter groups for either PLC or RF is known as a Transceiver (Transmitter *AND* Receiver)
NEWBIE Additional Purchases LINK - when I get some more time. (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=11129.msg63651#msg63651)
Boilerplate NEWBIE Response:
MAP / MEASURE / CORRECT
JV Digital Engineering's X10 Troubleshooting Tutorials Series (courtesy of Jeff Volp) (http://jvde.us/x10_troubleshooting.htm) (http://www.geocities.com/taketheactive/Images/X10_New.gif) (http://www.geocities.com/taketheactive/Images/X10_Updated_blue_sm_wte.gif)
How-To: Map Your Electrical Circuits (courtesy of Puck) (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=11117.msg63562#msg63562)
Locating and Filtering SIGNAL SUCKERS Using the ELK ESM-1 (courtesy of Jeff Volp) (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10187.msg58732#msg58732)
ACT X-10 Troubleshooting Flowchart (courtesy of 'Uncle' Phil Kingery) (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=9899.msg57828#msg57828)
{WiKi} Phase Coupling (courtesy of Roger H.) (http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Phase_Coupling)
I understand that most users don't want to hear this but
to have a reliable X10 System requires a substantial upfront investment in time and effort[/b]
To Get a Reliable X10 System (and I mean RELIABLE), One Has To Do Some Homework (courtesy of Jeff Volp) (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10187.msg58732#msg58732) (http://www.geocities.com/taketheactive/Images/X10_New.gif)
- Did you [/size]MAP out all of your circuits? Are the problems on DIFFERENT phases?
. - What signal strength does the [/size]ELK ESM1 X-10® Signal Meter (http://www.elkproducts.com/products/esm1.htm) show / MEASURE[/b] on the "problem " circuits / switches / outlets?
. - How many FILTERS do you have installed to [/size]CORRECT any of the "problems " that you uncovered?[/size]