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Control mains socket from USB Port?

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

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Mr F

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Mr Fizzion
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Huge

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.

Reply to
Rod

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

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The Natural Philosopher

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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Andrew Gabriel

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

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andy

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

MBQ

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Man at B&Q

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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Dave Plowman (News)

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