X10 is a versatile home automation technology that uses your home s existing electrical wiring to remotely control lights appliances security systems pools and much more.
X10 module for led lights.
These are usually used to control incandescent lights.
With both lamp types the local control function does not work.
It looks and operates virtually the same except it has a relay that cuts power on and off.
The beauty of x10 is that it allows you to automate and control your lights and appliances remotely.
From the xdpi3 product manual.
Led bulbs dimly illuminate when the x10 appliance module is off and some cfls fool the appliance module s local control circuitry and force the device to stay on.
You can t hear powerline noise but if you have too much of it your modules won t be able to hear the x10 signals.
X10 is simple yet robust and the possibilities are endless.
X10 remote control switch and module commands travel from x10 transmitters to x10 receivers through standard household wiring.
Powerline noise can be created by fluorescent lights electronic equipment and appliances.
X10 is the most affordable option for home automation and the ws467 wall switch is a great example of that.
This project kit is a very simple circuit which does not defeat the local control feature of the x10 module.
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Set your certain lights on a timer or turn on and off your house lights with a keychain remote before you come home.
Dimmable led bulbs should be 60w equivalent or higher.
Unfortunately there is no way to determine whether hum will occur without actually trying it.