Making an Arduino Controlled Power Outlet
Over the weekend I created a Arduino controlled power outlet based on this design.
With this connected to a the Arduino I can control the two plugs independently. One end (which I cut an old US style plug) I plug into the mains power, the other end I connect to the Arduino (four connections):
The fit was a bit tight!
I did some tests to see if when the solenoids are on whether is would heat up too much.
After about about a 1/2 hour it did heat up to 32 C° which isn't too bad. So now I'm all set to scare some animals.
With this connected to a the Arduino I can control the two plugs independently. One end (which I cut an old US style plug) I plug into the mains power, the other end I connect to the Arduino (four connections):
The fit was a bit tight!
I did some tests to see if when the solenoids are on whether is would heat up too much.
After about about a 1/2 hour it did heat up to 32 C° which isn't too bad. So now I'm all set to scare some animals.
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Here's one I found that can handle 5A:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=Z2598-ND