USB Operated Home Appliances
When turning a computer on and off, various peripherals (such as printers, screen, scanner, etc.) often have to be turned on and off as well. By using the.....
Master/Slave Switch
The circuit senses mains current supplied to a master` device and switches slave` equipment on or off. This feature is useful in a typical hi-fi or home compute...
Light-Controlled Pond Pump
This circuit was constructed to control the pump in a garden pond, so that it automatically turns on at dawn and off again at dusk. Not only does this mea.....
Kitchen Exhaust Fan Controller
Exhaust fan is an important component in kitchens. Here is a simple circuit to control kitchen fans by monitoring the ambient temperature. It is built aro.....
Inexpensive Remote Watering System
This remotely controlled watering system is both inexpensive and easy to expand. It is designed to operate in conjunction with a conventional watering tim.....
Home Appliance Control Using TV Remote
This circuit is designed to switch on/off any home or industrial appliance by using the TV/DVD remote controller. The circuit can be operated up to a dist.....
Heating System Thermostat Circuit
Controlled by indoor and outdoor temperature, Simple, high reliability design This circuit is intended to control a heating system or central heating plan.....
Control your Holiday Lights with a Magic Wand
This circuit allows you to turn on your holiday bulbs with a wave of the magic wand. The strings flash in sequence. At the heart of the idea is the magnet.....
Clap-Controlled Switch
This circuit can switch two or more devices on and off in response to a series of rapid handclaps. The claps are picked up by an electret microphone and a.....
Circuit Project: Sound Activated Switch II
With this sound activated switch, control by sound may be very useful, not just on a robot but also for a bit of home automation, for example a sound-acti.....
Water Meter Monitor
I have been able to monitor the power usage of the home with the Power Node. One project I have been meaning to tackle is to monitor the water usage as well. Th...
The PCS Scenemaster
The PCS SceneMaster Model LM4LS2 was won from Home Automator Magazine for `Best Web Site` and was installed during the spring of 1999. This controller is capabl...
X-10 Circuit Schematics
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controlling CFLs with SSRs
Hello, I`d like to automate some functions in my house, particularly, turn on and off CFL lamps with a triac coupled to the logic via a zero crossing.....
programmable thermostatic radiator valve
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12 Volt Toilet Tank Refiller
A flushing toilet is something that most city dwellers take for granted, but it can be a luxury for those who live away from utility water and electricity. This...
Mains Remote-Alerts
Pressing the pushbutton of the transmitter, a sound and/or light alert is activated in the receiver. The system uses no wiring or radio frequencies: the transmi...
Fan controls
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DMX Controlled Theatrical Phone Ringer
A four channel DMX512 controlled ringer. The Mk 3 will also incoporate a ringing supply generator, and thus be reproducible by others not in posession of the BT...
Vacuum Cleaner With Philips P89lpc901
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