A method and apparatus for providing distributed control of a home automation and control system is provided. A threaded rod is provided, on which a nut is arranged to be movable axially to the threaded rod. The spring elements have fixing portions retained with the insulative housing, front and rear flexible beams oppositely extending from the fixing portions, and first, second, third, and fourth floating portions formed on respective distal ends of the front and rear flexible beams. The package material includes a matrix material, a plurality of first powder particles, and a plurality of second powder particles. In a preferred version, the carrier is an endless conveyor belt to which the diverter element is attached, and the differential drive mechanism includes a shaft arranged coaxially with drive or idler sprocket shafts of the conveyor belts at each end of the bed.