- Brand new with One Year Warranty.
- X-10 Powerhouse brand model number CK18A.
- The CM17A Interface transmits X10 RF signals right from your computer.
- The Palmpad handheld controller allows X10 control without needing your computer to be ON.
- You can view the instructions online in PDF format by clicking here.
This is the X-10 Powerhouse Brand 4 piece FireCracker (CK18A) wireless computer interface kit.
Includes the Following Items:
- One CM17A Computer Interface.
- One TM751 Transceiver Module.
- One HR12A Palmpad 16 Unit Wireless Controller.
- One LM465 Lamp Module.
- Instructions
- Free FireCracker software (Version 2.0.0.82 1.91MB for Windows): Click here to download. If it doesn't download, try the alternate link by clicking here.
- Support for Mac is also available thru a third party. Click here and scroll towards the bottom of the page for another link for information and any additional pricing.
The CM17A computer interface plugs into a serial port on the back of your computer. Using the downloaded software, you can control X10 automation modules via an onscreen virtual PalmPad on your desktop. You can choose the controller type that appears; PalmPad, Slimfire, or Digipad. The way it works is simple: When you click one of the onscreen PalmPad's buttons, your computer uses the interface to generate the corresponding X10 radio frequency (RF) signal that is radioed to any X10 transceiver module or security system base receiver which then sends those signals out onto your house wiring to control wall switch, lamp, and appliance modules and can even switch X10 cameras.
The through-port design of the FireCracker interface allows you to plug another device into the back of the interface. This way you don't need to lose a serial port to use it. The interface can control up to 256 sets of lights and appliances. (16 per each transceiver module). You can even control everything without a computer by using the real (as opposed to the virtual) PalmPad. You can also print custom labels that fit right under your real PalmPad's clear window. UL listed.
- Turn the UX21A and UX23A VCR Commanders (and the older UX17A) into a whole house controller that can operate your audio/video equipment. Click here to download the software.
- Works with the X10's Fuse timer software to turn ON and OFF X10 modules at the times you select.
- Use it with the MacroRecorder software to learn and start a series of macros. Can be used together with the Fuse timer software to start macros at certain times. Click here for more info on Fuse and MacroRecorder.
- Works with X10.com's camera software titles: MultiView, WebView, and XRay Vision.
Class of X10 home automation device:
Transmitter/Controller