Insteon + x10 question

[florp]

I'm trying to use my Insteon PowerLinc Controller v2 (USB) to control a SmartHome SwitchLinc 2380 (X10 only, non-Insteon). I think I have all the necessary plugins running, but the signals aren't getting through.

My question is: When I trigger an X10 Device Command in Girder, should I see activity in the SDM log window? I get all sorts of SDM log info printed when I send an Insteon command, but zilch from the X10.

(I know, I should dump the X10 SwitchLincs and go all Insteon, but I picked up a bunch of them at a yard sale new-in-box for 50 cents apiece, and I just can't resist that kind of bargain! )

Can anyone who's successfully doing this let me know?

Thanks!

[Mike C]

yes, you should events in the SDM.

ideally, i would dump to PLC and get a PLM. the x10 stuff should work fine.

[florp]

What, and give up the endless fun of tinkering with crap hardware + crap drivers + no support? Never! :)

The problem does seem to be a lack of communication between the X10 plugin and SDM3. The X10 Component Manager window shows "X10 Interface: Powerlinc USB", but I'm not sure how reliable that is. Is there anyplace else I should be configuring the X10 plugin? Are there any non-UI settings I can get to through lua?

[Mike C]

if you are using the PLC V2 then you need the insteon plugin that comes with g5. make sure its enabled. do not use the powerlinc plugin. that is for v1 of the decvice

[florp]

Aha, that was the barrier; I killed the powerlinc USB plugin, and now the SDM is showing the X10 commands. The lights still aren't responding, but I can pursue that as most likely a hardware comm issue now.

Thanks for the help!