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[robitec]

Hello every one . New person here. Well at least to the forum.
I have been using X10 for many years.
So my question is with the SC1200 Security Console
I would like a

Remote numeric keypad that can arm/disarm the system? I have contacted X10 and they say that is not an option.
What about using say a Raspberry Pi that has a touch numeric keypad added to it to do all of the functions that the  SH624 Security remote can?
If so Id need the how to on creating it

Has anyone tried using other security wireless keypads with any success?

Now I know I'm going to here,, Why not just use the SH624 and be done with it. My wife freaked when I explained another remote in the car to
Arm/Disarm a security system. She also commented that if someone broke into the car 

Thanks in advance   rob

[Brian H]

The SH624 uses an RF Frequency of 310MHz and security protocol for Security functions. To do security related things.

So you would have to have a Keypad that has the proper RF frequency and protocol to be used by the SC1200.

I seriously doubt any other wireless consoles remote keypads would work. Every vendor uses their RF frequency and protocol.

Same for a wired in one if you wanted to hack the SC1200.

The PiX10Hub and Home Genie  maybe able to do something. I an sure others will post their findings.
http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=30714.0
http://forums.x10.com/index.php?board=166.0

[robitec]

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Thanks Brian for your response.
Something told me that this was not going to be all that easy.

I have thought about a hack.
Tear apart the SH624, solder leads to each of the buttons I want to use and connect them to a keypad that has
a NO contact that is activated with the correct code.

I have an old KR10A that I thought Id try to use but its finished. Left the batteries in   ( melt down )   http://forums.x10.com/Smileys/default/sad.gif

It is unfortunate the the designers at X10 didn't think about a remote keypad, but then again I'm usually the 1 that thinks up the weird stuff.

robitec

[Tuicemen]

It is possible to create an app that runs on a old phone or tablet. I did this years ago. It would allow 3 false button combination presses before locking and triggering the alarm console.
Using a pi  with the PiX10Hub you could do a simular setup or just log into Homegenie and trigger an arm disarm or panic call to your security console.