Chris, I forgot that you had been out of town. I had posted a message regarding X-10 control of Weiser Powerbolt deadbolt locks that I thought you could help me with.

Can they be controlled via X-10? I know that they are HomeLink compatable (I have that feature in my Infinity) But prefer X-10 control. I would like to create a macro to lock the deadbolts at a predetermined time.

Also, I was in your store the other day and bought some Speakercraft speakers from Blake. Sorry I missed you. I'll be over your way again soon. Need to get some volume controls.

Hope all is well,

Sincerely,

Scott

Scott,
Being that the door locks are using RF signals and are battery operated, there is not any device that I know of that will allow X-10 to Homelink operation. You can turn the Homelink into X-10 signals, although a really cool combination, it doesn’t help you in what you’re looking for.

Here are a few suggestions off the top of my head:

1. If the door lock remotes can be learned into a universal remote used for garage doors, you could do some hardwiring of the remote to have them working your locks via X-10. I’d go to the local Home Depot and get a universal learning remote for garage doors and try it. If it works…we can work on this route…if not, bring it back! Also, range will be a factor here. How far do the remotes work (if they even work)?

2. I will do some looking for a RF learning device that will turn X-10 to RF. This will, if even made, probably cost much more than option #1 and do, for the most part, the same thing. Really all you would be doing with the universal remote in #1 is using it as a RF transmitter. The buttons would be soldered to and a contact closure module would simulate a button press. This is similar to the IR macro controller I helped David B. to build. He wanted an inexpensive X-10 to IR macro emitter and I told him to get a cheap learning remote that had a macro button and solder to it…he did and it works wonderful according to him.

3. This will require some wiring but may be the only bet. Hardwire a remote at each location that is triggered via an X-10 contact module (just like option 1 but with several of the original remotes). The remotes can be mounted in the wall hidden by a blank electrical panel. This would probably work the best. You could get by using only one contact module and a few relays.

Let me know which direction you would like to go and I will try to help!

Chris Couture

Thanks Chris.

I'll try the universal garage door remote first. That sounds like the cheapest route to try. As for the range, I can mount the remote in my attic, centered between the 3 doors. I'll let you know how it works.

I think I should I use a Universal Module to make a momentary contact closure for the door opener switch.

I really appreciate your help!!!

Scott