The Fire Denyer is a controller, the size of a standard light switch that is connected to smoke detectors and a control relay mounted in the electrical switchboard that cuts off power to the stove in the kitchen. The purpose is to shut off cooking when smoke is detected. Usually, […]
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Example Power Meter Application This image shows a power meter plugged in to one of our Fire Safety Cutoff controllers and monitoring power used by a couple of computers and accessory equipment. As this equipment runs 24/7, the meter has allowed us to reduce power overall power use and easily […]
Why make a Light Switch I needed a Wifi connected light switch for the workshop, something a bit more robust than the usual indoor white plastic type. It had to run Tasmota – none of that Tuya stuff. So I built one based on some metal push buttons, supposedly waterproof, […]
To listen to content, news and other stuff using BT headphones while working in various areas around here I have improved the Bluetooth coverage from the main computer. We are in a high BT usage area. Neighbors with dozens of phones, tablets and appliances. BT can be a bit unreliable […]
This is a 12V or 24V fused power distribution board. Designed for use with our solar-battery power system for the computer cabinet and workbench. Allows easy connection and fuse protection on each connection. One XT60 input and 8 XT60 or XT30 fused outputs. Uses standard automotive blade fuses with LED […]