I want remote control, not computer control.  Why would I computer control a
ceiling fan (apart from saying I've done it)?

X-10 doesn't seem to be really popular in Australia, at $40 for the RF
remote, $80 for the receiver & another $80 per switch, it's no wonder.

These look like what I want.  As is, they have 8 channels, with separate
on/off commands (so 16 cmds all up).  I got a message off list saying they
use the MC145026/27/28 chips, which are pretty common in remotes (even
Wouter sells them!).  For where I want better than simple on/off, these are
easy to hack.  I can also re-use the cases for some no-volt (magnetic)
switches.

He also pointed me at cheaper source - www.rockby.com.au, $AU18 a pair.

Tony


> Not to put too fine a point on it but this is early stage 
> X-10.  I know I'm going to hear about X-10 reliability on 
> this one but if one follows simple building set-up, it is 
> ultra-reliable and bidirectional.  Off the shelf and 
> available in a jillion versions.
> 
> Rich
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu]On Behalf Of Dario Greggio
> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:14 AM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: Re: [EE] RF mains switches
> 
> 
> Tony Smith wrote:
> 
> > To be honest, I'd prefer infra-red.  For what I want to 
> control, I'd 
> > like
> to
> > be there (not in the next room) so I can see what happens.
> 
> This is a point, indeed. Maybe a feedback from the receiver, 
> confirming that command was executed, could be as good.
> I mean, I'd not use infrared since they can't pass walls :-)
> 
> > The adverts for these are a bit confusing.  I gather the 
> remote sends 
> > 8 codes, to control 4 devices, so 4 'ons' & 4 'offs'.  
> That's handy, 

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