Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

Thanks

Mr F

Mr Fizzion wrote:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

Thanks

Mr F

Anyone know if it would be feasible to replicate the functionality of
one of the remote control systems (e.g. Domia Lite - which operates at
433.92 MHz) using a computer plus something or other?

I'd hazard a guess that might be the most economical way of doing what
you ask, if it fits the bill and can be done.

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Rod wrote:
Mr Fizzion wrote:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

Thanks

Mr F

Anyone know if it would be feasible to replicate the functionality of
one of the remote control systems (e.g. Domia Lite - which operates at
433.92 MHz) using a computer plus something or other?

I'd hazard a guess that might be the most economical way of doing what
you ask, if it fits the bill and can be done.

lots of ways to connect a main capable relay to a PIC and do it that way.

In article ,
Mr Fizzion writes:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

There are a number of X10 products which could do this.
Computer interface is normally via a serial port, but I
think I've seen USB versions too.

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On 2 Feb, 10:25, Mr Fizzion wrote:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

Thanks

Mr F



Depends exactly what you want to do but these may suite and are
cheaper than some.

https://secure5.easyspace.com/www.ea...ndexUSB4Mx.htm

A.

On Feb 2, 12:26*pm, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rod wrote:
Mr Fizzion wrote:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

Thanks

Mr F

Anyone know if it would be feasible to replicate the functionality of
one of the remote control systems (e.g. Domia Lite - which operates at
433.92 MHz) using a computer plus something or other?

I'd hazard a guess that might be the most economical way of doing what
you ask, if it fits the bill and can be done.

lots of ways to connect a main capable relay to a PIC and do it that way.

And it's just as easy to connect the PIC to USB using one of the FTDI
chips.

MBQ

In article ,
Mr Fizzion wrote:
Are there devices that allow you to control a mains socket from a USB
port?

CPC had a special offer on a Vellerman kit which had loads of in/out
ports including some with onboard relays that could handle mains. Used the
parallel port, though. Supplied with a variety of software for different
apps like lighting control, etc. Dunno if they have any left. I got one
and it works very well - just haven't decided what to use it for yet. ;-)

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