How do I modify the mini-controller to control all units for a single housecode (i.e. all “bands”)?
The X10 mini controller is capable of addressing four of the sixteen X10 unit codes. A slide switch on the controller allows the user to select the “band” of units 1-4 or 5-8. A simple modification allows the selection of two additional bands, 9-12 and 13-16. This covers the entire spectrum of X10 units accessible from a single house-code. This modification applies to the “Radio Shack” branded mini controller, number 61-2677B. By visual inspection of the circuit board and internal components, it appears that this modification also applies to “Stanley” branded mini controller number 360-3090. It appears that both of these units were manufactured for X10 for sale under the distributers’ own brand name, and are essentially identical inside. There was an earlier model of the mini controller that was available from Radio Shack, and possibly other sources. Legend has it that the old unit was even easier to modify for access to all four bands. In fact, one legend says that the unit was equipp
