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  • 10-01-2007 9:19 AM

    • Seanie_230
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    Light Control

    Hello All

    We all know of the horrid Light control issue we have with Bang & Olufsen in that if you want to control the lights you need to re-wire your lights in your house as there is no mains in the switch onoly a switch wire.

    What if i heard a wisper of a very clever man who is in the process of designing a normal dimmer switch that will work off of the beo4 without the need for a re-wire or an LC2 or any other aftermarket device.

    Who woudl be intested in one of these i know i would.

    It just replaces the original light switch and thats it.

    Seanie ??>>>>???>>> WAITING

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  • 10-02-2007 3:32 PM In reply to

    Re: Light Control

    ME ME ME ME ME MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!Party!!!

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  • 10-02-2007 3:41 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    Sorry to mention it, but I thought my spelling was horrible Cool

    Yes, I kown my spelling is horrible… Huh?

  • 10-02-2007 3:51 PM In reply to

    Re: Light Control

    me too!!
  • 10-02-2007 4:16 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    I will inform the designer of this to hurry up then, hopfully it will be ready soon.

    Any wish list functions on it

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  • 10-02-2007 4:20 PM In reply to

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    Add me to the list... Wanne order 3 directly!

     

    Karel

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  • 10-02-2007 4:36 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    i know at present he has up and down working and the number buttons on a single light switch that will just replace an existing light switch.

    he is lookign at themes and other options also.

    Still in testing phase but shoudl not be to to long.

     

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  • 10-02-2007 5:59 PM In reply to

    Re: Light Control

    I would definitely be interested in this too. Please keep me advised.

    Simon.

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  • 10-02-2007 6:00 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    sign me up for some too please!!!!!
  • 10-02-2007 6:03 PM In reply to

    Re: Light Control

    Hi,

     I would be interested too, especially as it is very hard to find a LC2 in the US.  Would this be an inline solution or built-in-the-wall type?

     turbotol

  • 10-03-2007 3:04 AM In reply to

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    Wishes 

    You should ofcause be able to control the lights normaly aswell.

    Furthermore maybe the ablilty to store lightsettings(maybe 80 % of full power) even though this is not a request. Any normal lightdimmer controled by a beo4 or 5 is way enough...

    BV7-40 MK IV, BL5´s, BL3´s, BL 3500, BL7-4, BS3000, BC 6-23, BV 1, BS3.

  • 10-03-2007 6:21 AM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    We dont know if the unit will work in the US at present as you use 110 volts over there and we use 240 here in the uk.

    I will get back to you ASAP.

    Also the solution will just replace the existing light switch running of the current switched wire in the socket. (uk houses)

    Currently the development model works with up and down and

    0 = off

    1 - 8 is pre determinded light levels and 9 is fully on.

     

    Seanie

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  • 10-03-2007 6:24 AM In reply to

    • steph
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    Re: Light Control

    Really interesting !

    Will it work in france (220V) ? 

  • 10-03-2007 6:38 AM In reply to

    • Beogen
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    Re: Light Control

    Any idea of the dimensions, because I would like to build it into the existing BTicino frames.
    Can you also activate it manually?
    Great idea!
  • 10-03-2007 9:37 AM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    I have one of these (but went faulty). I bought it from ebay in germany about 3 years ago it is a direct replacement for a UK light switch with only 2 connections COM & L1.

    It worked with my Beo4 and BL1000 also by a touch plate on the front a treat untill the thing stopped (it is a fult with a large resistor).

    It had all the functions of the LC2 memories for light scenes and could be controled from the older two way systems.

    It is still in my shed and i would be more than willing to donate this to anyone who can make a better model.

    Just get in touch.

    Mark.

     

    P.S put me down for one of the new ones!!!!

    Kind Regards, Mark

  • 10-03-2007 9:54 AM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    I'm sorry to mention this, but that has already been made. In Denmark we have a standard, and someone, (whose website I of course can't remember), made a dimmer that could fit inside such a standard size housing.

    Unfortunaly I have never been succesful in finding a dealer of these.

    I'll try to look for the link when I get home. I actually think that I got the link in the old old forumof Beoworld. 

  • 10-03-2007 10:14 AM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    This is the one I was talking about in 1-module size, unfortunatly it's in danish: http://unotech.boyle.pil.dk/cms/images/stories/vejledninger/Brugsvejl_XIR.pdf

    But I also found this one in 1,5-module size:  http://alletiders-el-vvs.dk/shop/lk-ihc-contro-1399p.html

    I also found something dutch which I think is the some kind of system for the LIGHT function: http://www.light-technology.nl/isyglt/index.php 

    I even found a danish fireplace that you can control with the LIGHT function :o) 

  • 10-03-2007 11:01 AM In reply to

    Re: Light Control

    I think you are talking about Dinalight which was made in Denmark and fitted into a standard light switch box and are B&O LC2 compatible.

    Unfortunately they are no longer made and about 3 months ago I sold the only two I had.

    You may also wish to view a previous thread on the subject HERE

    Regards Keith....

  • 10-03-2007 11:49 AM In reply to

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    How's the development going? I'm in London and have a selection of B&O equipment and remotes, let me know if I can help with the testing!! I'd love to see the prototypes.... :-)    Alex
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  • 10-03-2007 12:18 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    Yes, I would be very interested in one of these. Please keep us posted.

     

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  • 10-03-2007 1:13 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    I'm interested too! Keep me posted please!
  • 10-03-2007 1:19 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    Here are some pics of the one I have (whats left of it).

    I am going to replace the resistor and try to get it working again i will keep you updated.

    Mark

    P.S how can i add some pics????

     

    Kind Regards, Mark

  • 10-03-2007 3:12 PM In reply to

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    me too!!

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  • 10-03-2007 3:45 PM In reply to

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    Re: Light Control

    Hi quick note.

    Its working again! just tried my BL1000 and it works a treat But!!

    I cant rember what size resistor it needs and the one i put in is getting a bit warm so going to try a bigger size.

    Cant upload pics as the file size is to big (more than 100kb).

    The actual unit is approx 2"square and about 1"deep with a fly lead going to the IR sensor and touchpad.

    So its here if anyone wants to try and make one?

    Mark

    Kind Regards, Mark

  • 10-03-2007 4:32 PM In reply to

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    Mark,

    E-mail (not PM) the picture to me and I will post it for you.

    Regards Keith....

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