Originally written and posted 2 June 2001.
Content last modified 2 June 2001.
External links last verified 6 February 2005.

World O’ X-10

X-10 is one of several names for a series of remote control devices for lamps, appliances, and so forth, which primarily utilize existing household wiring (as opposed to dedicated wires) to communicate with the rest of the system.

It is not my purpose to provide any further information regarding what X-10 is, especially since this topic (and a great deal more) is well addressed at the Home Automation Knowledge Base site, and at the X-10 website. The purpose of Sonic’s World O’ X-10 pages is to provide selected detailed pictorial modification information for a few X-10 devices, and similar information for seasoned X-10 users/electronics hobbyists not available elsewhere (at least in this form).

IMPORTANT:This information is provided AS-IS, for informational purposes only, with no warranty whatsoever. Neither Sonic Purity nor anyone at Siber-Sonic.com can control your ability to successfully and safely utilize this information, and we accept no responsibility for anyone’s actions (beyond our own) related to the content of this website. X-10 equipment utilizes the A.C. power line, which is DANGEROUS. Do not attempt any of these modifications if you have any doubt about your ability to work safely with household powerline-operated devices. It is your responsibility to know and understand common safety procedures, especially those involving electricity at potentially dangerous power levels!

New additions since the last update marked: NEW day month year until the subsequent update.

X-10 Wall Switch Modules

Pictorial on cleaning contacts and modifying wall switch modules for local dimming control
- for newer, single P.C.B. wall switches, such as Radio Shack 61-2683A.
- for older, two-P.C.B. wall switches, such as X10-014711.