[mdlug] Relay controller

[Jeff Hanson]

I've never used one but I know they come in both mechanical and solid-state
types.  You could get a generic I/O module that can drive a relay.


On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Michael ORourke
<mrorourke at earthlink.net>wrote:

> I'm looking for a relay controller interface for an old laptop, could be
> USB or serial port, and some Linux based software to interface with it.
> I thought about getting some X10 appliance modules, but then I would need
> a X10 firecracker (serial interface) and a X10 wireless transceiver.
>  Searching on Ebay, I found all the X10 parts for around $60.  But then I
> did some more searching and found several sellers that have just the relay
> boards.  The project I'm thinking of would probably be well suited for a
> dual relay board.
> Does anyone have any recommendations or experience with interfacing relay
> boards to a PC/Laptop?
>
> -Mike
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