Subj : Re: USB controlled mains switch
To   : Pancho
From : The Natural Philosopher
Date : Sun Jan 19 2025 13:10:34

On 19/01/2025 11:25, Pancho wrote:
> On 1/18/25 23:07, Adrian wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions on where to look ?  I'm not interested in a wireless
>> solution, as it is likely to be used in places where signals are not
>> reliable.
>
> What do you mean not reliable?  Active interference? Otherwise if you
> have a device close enough for USB, it will be close enough for
> Bluetooth or WiFi.

Sadly that is not a given. You wont get much wifi to a board inside a
tin box, but you could make a hole for a USB cable...

serial over USB can probably do a hundred meters at a pinch, too.

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