MrX
Non-member
Hey All,
I've been asked to do a session at the January 2015 DIY meeting in regards to the Arduino/Netduino Controller we started earlier this year.
I'd like to take this opportunity to get everyone up to speed with the four controllable powered outlets and the initial program load-out on their boards.
If you want to join in and you don't have the parts you'll need to purchase them before the meeting. Boston Reefer's will NOT be chipping in for any parts this time. Please see the original thread for the parts list: Boston Reefers Evolving Arduino Build
For this meeting you will need:
1 x Controller -- Arduino UNO, Arduino Nano, etc. Or a Netduino
1 x 7-12v DC Wall Adapter (to power the controller) or a laptop/usb cord
1 x 4 Channel relay (Sainsmart)
2 x 2 Plug Wall Outlet
1 x 4 Gang Electrical Box
1 x 4 Gang Wall Plate (make sure the plate fits your box and the two pairs of outlets)
1 x Misc Jumpers (male/male, male/female, female/female)
1 x Grounded Wall plUG (think old computer power plug)
A couple feet of 16g wire (although 14g wouldn't hurt) [Note: one person could buy a spool of 'lamp wire' and split the cost with a bunch of others]
You'll also need:
- wire cutters/strippers
- electrical tape
- screw drivers
- whatever else you'd use for an electronics project
It's important that people bring their own tools or have plans to share with someone. At the first controller meeting people spent a lot of time waiting for tools so they could work on their projects.
--
The future game plan would be to implement things as discussed previously in our Arduino/Netduino Project Functionality Poll
We'll be trying to find links to a better temp probe (one that's completely sealed!) along with other components for future builds.
If you were in the first build and want to start up again, or are new and want in, please speak up in this thread so we have an idea of how many people are interested.
I've been asked to do a session at the January 2015 DIY meeting in regards to the Arduino/Netduino Controller we started earlier this year.
I'd like to take this opportunity to get everyone up to speed with the four controllable powered outlets and the initial program load-out on their boards.
If you want to join in and you don't have the parts you'll need to purchase them before the meeting. Boston Reefer's will NOT be chipping in for any parts this time. Please see the original thread for the parts list: Boston Reefers Evolving Arduino Build
For this meeting you will need:
1 x Controller -- Arduino UNO, Arduino Nano, etc. Or a Netduino
1 x 7-12v DC Wall Adapter (to power the controller) or a laptop/usb cord
1 x 4 Channel relay (Sainsmart)
2 x 2 Plug Wall Outlet
1 x 4 Gang Electrical Box
1 x 4 Gang Wall Plate (make sure the plate fits your box and the two pairs of outlets)
1 x Misc Jumpers (male/male, male/female, female/female)
1 x Grounded Wall plUG (think old computer power plug)
A couple feet of 16g wire (although 14g wouldn't hurt) [Note: one person could buy a spool of 'lamp wire' and split the cost with a bunch of others]
You'll also need:
- wire cutters/strippers
- electrical tape
- screw drivers
- whatever else you'd use for an electronics project
It's important that people bring their own tools or have plans to share with someone. At the first controller meeting people spent a lot of time waiting for tools so they could work on their projects.
--
The future game plan would be to implement things as discussed previously in our Arduino/Netduino Project Functionality Poll
We'll be trying to find links to a better temp probe (one that's completely sealed!) along with other components for future builds.
If you were in the first build and want to start up again, or are new and want in, please speak up in this thread so we have an idea of how many people are interested.
