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HCB macro launch by remote control only
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:56 am
by jlinnemann
I am programming the HCB for my new home. There will be a number of scene switches in the house, but most likely there will be more scenes then switches. Simple (perhaps even stupid) question: how do I launch a scene with the remote control as the only interface? I am looking for a macro condition like "receipt of ON signal for M1". The workaround I now use is adding a "dummy" IMX10, programming inputs for ON commands for M1 through M4 and then selecting the ON status of these devices as a condition in a macro. This seems a complex way of doing something simple. Any ideas?
Kind regards,
Joost
HCB macro launch by remote control only
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:07 pm
by Henk
Joost,
Yes this will work ... but i will not call it dummies more pseudo devices
You got a remote controle with housecode M and lets say using the first six buttons for light control ... so create in the HCB six devices as Generieke X10 devices and each will get a unique name like Remote1, Remote2 ... enz.
Now time to make macros:
IF Remote1=ON THEN Schakel lamp1 aan ; Schakel lamp2 aan .....
IF Remote2=off THEN ...............
Easy .. but do some experimenting and be aware of delays ....
It is a good practise to install a IMX10 near the entrance of a room and either switching direct lights or using All Lights ON/OFF ... Alternative options is to let an IMX10 generate a X10 command so the HCB macro will process it as a more complex light scenario. You have to create again some pseudo devices.
Enough flexibility in creating your own solution
Henk