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[Brian H]

I went to your web site and got there with no error.
Selected the file you linked to. For the antenna improvement.
Got a file not found error.
XPSP3 and Firefox.

[brobin]

Try switching your browser to "Incognito" or "Private" browsing and it should work.

[soxfan1966]

@tuicemen

I am trying to get back to getting this to work again - I tried 3 different X10 sensors that I have - one MS14A and two MS16A.  None of them seem to trigger enough signal so that HG is reading it.   If I trigger the same X10 device from a handheld remote then it does work (it triggers the sensor which triggers a program to turn on the back deck light).

You mentioned way back in this thread that you use the x10 security sensors now.  Would that be the MS10A ?  And can those be used outside?  Os is there a different model you use for this ?

[Tuicemen]

I use then ms10a sensors. I never had any luck with the MS14A or MS16A ranges.
The security sensors are not rated for outdoor use. However I have one on my front porch which is protected from the elements and has been there working for several years now.
Have you tried the passive antenna trick to boost the RF signal from your sensor?
At the time I played with the ms14 and 16 the RF repeaters had been discontinued but the new RF repeaters may be an option to look at.

[soxfan1966]

I have not tried the passive antenna - the sensors I have are quite old now anyway and I suspect not in top working condition to begin with.

Where I need this to work I can put in a spot that's protected from the weather.

I may try one of the MS10A or MS18A, I can probably find one on eBay.

Those seem different than the ones I have in terms of setup though, does it get an address like other x10 devices?  I just need a way for HG to recognize it so I can trigger the light.

[Tuicemen]

HG sees the signals from security motion sensors you set it up simular to door/window sensors.
I found the signal from these to be stronger but the new RF repeaters will also see and repeat the signals from these so if you still have a range issue it may be worth picking up one.

[soxfan1966]

I do not have any door/window sensors set up in HG, nor do I have the Security Program installed.

What do I need as active programs to be able to add a MS10A as a door/window sensor?

[Tuicemen]

I believe all that needs to be set is the RF-IR program. If HG is now seeing RF signals from a X10 remote it should also see security signals.

[petera]

I have not tried the passive antenna - the sensors I have are quite old now anyway and I suspect not in top working condition to begin with.

Where I need this to work I can put in a spot that's protected from the weather.

I may try one of the MS10A or MS18A, I can probably find one on eBay.

Those seem different than the ones I have in terms of setup though, does it get an address like other x10 devices?  I just need a way for HG to recognize it so I can trigger the light.

You do realise that you’re not confined to X10 sensors with HG. As long as your CM15 has the receiving bandwidth covered you can use any RF transmitter and HG will process it. I’ve a number of generic motion and smoke sensors working in my setup. I even have a few of those cheap doorbells working.

All you need to do is Google for anything that broadcasts in your CM15 range and you should be good to go. You have the built in RF sniffer in HG to test them.

[soxfan1966]

Ok, I just ordered an MS10a from Amazon.  Once it comes in I will give it a whirl.  Thanks

[Tuicemen]

All you need to do is Google for anything that broadcasts in your CM15 range and you should be good to go. You have the built in RF sniffer in HG to test them.

And it maybe even cheaper. I have a box full of these, I'm sure I wouldn't have missed one.

[petera]

Way cheaper. That's the beauty of using open source software unlike the proprietary nature of the software that was AHP. I think it's important that the folks here realise that the CM15 is capable of receiving any RF that is thrown at it within its bandwidth so they are not restricted to X10 only hardware when using it in conjunction with HG.

[Tuicemen]

The problem is the North American CM15A uses 310MHz so the device pool is smaller then for the European version.

[soxfan1966]

I will take a look and see what else I can find that is not x10 but works w the 310MHz

[petera]

The problem is the North American CM15A uses 310MHz so the device pool is smaller then for the European version.

3 smoke sensors purchased online a while back ex China for the equivalent of $5 each that can be set for 310 or 433mhz  NO/NC via jumpers on board. The range is there in both frequencies. You just have to look for them.