pic microcontroller discussion list <> wrote on Thursday, June 05, 2003
12:53 PM:

> Keep in mind, Ruben, that X10 uses zero crossing for timing and
> datalength and the mains AC as carrier. Most X10 were designed for the
> US market which works on 60Hz and X10 will not work on 50Hz. Look at
> the UK HA market for products.

That's a little misleading.  There is no reason why X10 should not work
just as well (or badly!) on 50Hz, and X10 is widely available for 50Hz
countries.  It just means that the data takes _even longer_ to arrive!

Nigel
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