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IOT Switching Relay Power Strip

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  1. JayJ

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    Looking for a 220 volt version of this to use here in Germany. Not sure what I would even search for on amazon. I tried using the English words but that did not give me any results that were even close. Any suggestions?
     
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    I searched on amazon and also did not find anything in 220v, only 110v.
    Thx, rink.
     
  3. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Nothing off the shelf we know off. A good electrician can build you a setup using an opto coupled relay driver and a contactor, but for liability reasons we cannot assist directly
     
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    Thanks. I think I came up with a solution lastnight. I have built something similar for my ambient lighting on my tv that turns on and off via a relay and a usb from the tv. Will see if I can apply the same here. I am assuming it is just a 5volt signal that is sent from the black box that could be used to activate a relay.
     
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    As long as you dont try driving a relay coil directly. Signal is logic level, couple mA max. Can drive an Optocoupler
     
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    Using a small relay I can now control the router/spindle from the control software. Is there a way to have the tool start and stop automatically when I run?
     
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    Your CAM application/post processor should add the commands to your Gcode file. What CAM are you using?
     
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    I use vCarve to create the files and then run them with Openbuilds control
     
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    Thanks for the help. Total success. Five dollar part and a 3d printed case has it working.
     
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