A Box:
For this project we are using a simple 6X8 project box that we picked up online for about 4.00
Arduino:
If you don't have an Arduino laying around at home you should pick one up. I recommend Trossen Robotics as a vendor I trust and use. If you start doing larger projects like this make sure you don't buy an arduino with an older chip, or upgrade it to the ATMega328. Its not critical, but helps a lot!
If you don't have an Arduino laying around at home you should pick one up. I recommend Trossen Robotics as a vendor I trust and use. If you start doing larger projects like this make sure you don't buy an arduino with an older chip, or upgrade it to the ATMega328. Its not critical, but helps a lot!
Ethernet shield:
The Arduino Ethernet shield makes this project and many other network enabled projects extremely easy. Make sure to shop around as there are many vendors charging a premium price for this component.
The Arduino Ethernet shield makes this project and many other network enabled projects extremely easy. Make sure to shop around as there are many vendors charging a premium price for this component.
Wire:
We will be using some light gauge low voltage wire and 14- 12 Gauge solid core wire for this project. Make sure to check with your local home center when dealing with AC to make sure you get the right wire.
We will be using some light gauge low voltage wire and 14- 12 Gauge solid core wire for this project. Make sure to check with your local home center when dealing with AC to make sure you get the right wire.
Plug Outlets:
For this project we will be using a standard household plug outlet as well as a modular computer style jack as well.
For this project we will be using a standard household plug outlet as well as a modular computer style jack as well.
SSR (Solid State Relay):
These relays are really great! They are optically isolated so you won't need to worry much about blowing up your hardware, and they are very reliable. I get mine off eBay for about 10.00 each with shipping.
These relays are really great! They are optically isolated so you won't need to worry much about blowing up your hardware, and they are very reliable. I get mine off eBay for about 10.00 each with shipping.
Modular Power Supply:
We picked up this great little modular power supply from eBay for about 8.00 with shipping. I really love these little power supply's.
We picked up this great little modular power supply from eBay for about 8.00 with shipping. I really love these little power supply's.
