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| Jack Gregg (Jackinkc)
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 I just LOVE these light switches. Sorry about the quality of the picture; I took it with my camera-phone. The switches were in a featherlite-prevost conversion at the KC RV show. The square buttons are configured in a matrix; buttons light or don’t light to tell if the assigned light is on. Does anyone know who makes them? Or what automation system is needed to power them? I have looked into X-10 but I am told that more reliable systems are now available. Based on the busnut archives, UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) appears to be similar, perhaps just the next generation. PLC appears to be the Cadillac that is used in true industrial applications. What is the best way to get those switches that can be mounted anywhere and tell you what lights are on? Which system is best to integrate with coach systems (tank levels, HVAC, where do you quit)? | ||
| Tim Strommen (Tim_strommen)
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Heck, Tell me more about your background, If you're a geek I can give you some of the code I'm writing for all of my stuff (24/7 daylight syncronized mood lighting, HVAC, A/V Distribution... etc.) Otherwise I might be able to customize a solution for you (I won't charge for labor if you don't mind waiting a few days for code modifications). Oh yeah, if you've already done the finish work (walls are up, paint/fabric work done) you'll end up being stuck with a system like X-10 or UPB, but remember that they require 120VAC (Inverter/Genny) in order to function, so good luck turning on the lights to fill the tank when the genny runs out of gas... ;) Tim | ||
| CoryDaneRTS Rating: N/A |
I used panel switches with back lights. SPDT, push on, push off. That was as complicated as I wanted to get with the switches. I did want lights to come on and off by timer so I placed down lights in the middle of the windows. They are switched on/off by timer through BSR modules, or can be switched on by switch with 12vdc. Yes, BSR is 120vac but the module switches on and powers a 120/12vac transformer to feed the light. the switch controls a relay that is normally closed into the AC feed. The relay switches when the switch is ON and picks up the 12vdc from the bus. in the switches, I am not a geek, using mostly ready to by stuff but electrically, I like to play. Yes, It is all drawn out on MS PAINT in schematic form in case of trouble. Been using BSR for 20 years. Don't care much for the New and improved version but loved the original equipment. Its nice to come home to a lighted coach, besides keeping the (maybe not so honest) honest. cd |