Recent content by halj

I had a late 60s touchplate system as well.  I replaced it with one of their newer DMX controlled systems -- new relay boards, switch gateways so I could use my existing switches, a timekeeper plus, and a serial to ethernet server.   That, with some basic configuration, got me back to a working...

Agreed. Knowing what the OP has, and where he/she wants to get would be a huge help. Having done this recently (starting from a very similar sounding system) I'll help as much as I can :) You and I can discuss the merits of various options until the cows come home, but OP needs to chime in at...

No reason to try to control a new touchplate system with an Elk, you'd effectively be switching relays with relays. I'm sure there are better ways to control one from the other. I've got iPad and iPhone remote control, scripted automation etc... with a combination of free software and the...

Greetings, I'm the guy that Work2Play mentioned. I too replaced a touchplate system, but I ended up going with a newer DMX system also from Touchplate. I was able to re-use all of the existing wiring (both the LV wiring to the momentary switches, as well as the line voltage home runs from...