Arduino Uno (or homemade as seen). Sainsmart 8 relay module 5v. 2 - deep 4square boxes. 2 - double duplex raised covers. 3 - duplex recepts (break only ungrounded tab on each). 1 - switch/recept combo. 10a inline slowburn fuse 250v. Power cord. 6in. din rail. 6 terminal strips with jumpers and 2 end stops. #16 awg stranded wire. Misc wires, crimps, fork terminals, wire nuts. Let me know if you have more questions on operation, assembly, parts etc. I can be more specific if needed.
Bro, excellent job! I did the exact same thing with a school bus stop sign but with 12 volts. But I split the power to 5 v for the Arduino the same way
I built and 8 outlet version of this to drive some lamps. The SainSmart relays couldn't handle fast cycling and the contacts fused. This happened when using only 60W incandescent bulbs across each relay. That's well below each relays rated current threshold. Anyone building a lamp controller like this would be advised to either slow their cycle rate or use better relays. Solid state relays may work better, especially for low current draw setups running LED lights.
Nice. This mechanical relay would drive me nuts especially at night. Solid state relay would last longer, would respond faster and don't make that annoying sounds. I'm building a similar project but will be wireless using xsource 433mhz transceiver, less wires, and i can put lights 100 feet away from the controller as long as there is power source.
Hi I am running an home automation software HA,, Can the relay handle hooking up to a washing machine (+or-) to cut the power off? I have some 5v single relay and I like to ask 1st before I start connecting them to receptacles. Also I notice an 14gauge with cannot fit the relay because the screw cannot screw in. any ideas of relays I can use for my project . I want to cut off my washing machine and well pump when its not is use... I notice those relays are only 10amps
Depends on rating of relay contacts (amperes) and current of washing machine. Are you wanting to interrupt and control the 120v power to the machine or just a control circuit?
everything that is plugin draws current even if its off more so if that equipment has a transformer.. Plus its will look cool in my home automation project. example: automation - set cycle off well pump when "if" in use "then" cycle on every 12hrs to keep suctions.
Could someon explain me is this dangeereus because you are usinf one power input to power 7 of them. I live in europe where we 2 holed sockets and 220 V power so can someon tell me is this dangereus or safe?
Any time you're dealing with household electricity, there is danger involved. With that being said, do tons of research before committing to this, take your time, and be VERY patient and things like this get easier as you start going along.
I just wanted to post a video of how to make a DIY christmas light controller for low cost. I figured there's already thousands of videos on how to program Arduino.
ya but for people like me that get all into it because people make it seem so easy and don't really talk about programing the arduino i bet maybe 95% of people did not use the set up they build because no one has a video showing how there house looks with the setup i wasted so much money and i end up not using it and i burned it cause could not find a good code for the arduino to work with vixen i followed Scott Shaver step by step and it never worked i think its wrong what every one gets people to build something that at the end it never works how they say it does
Dont give up. Didnt happen my first try. Start with smaller projects that are more simple and when your understanding becomes greater then ready you will be.
The thing is if you don't know that computer language you're stuck and that's something I'm not a computer programmer end up going through 3 Arduino Uno + 3 16 channel really bored at the end I end up using my mr. Christmas music box but I end up using my 16 channel relay board hooked up with mr. Christmas that's why I was able to uses so many lights
Know I Remember Why I Bought Solid State Relays Instead Of Maniacal Relays. I Would End Up Throwing A Chair At It If I Had To Licen To That In My Living Room
Arduino Uno (or homemade as seen). Sainsmart 8 relay module 5v. 2 - deep 4square boxes. 2 - double duplex raised covers. 3 - duplex recepts (break only ungrounded tab on each). 1 - switch/recept combo. 10a inline slowburn fuse 250v. Power cord. 6in. din rail. 6 terminal strips with jumpers and 2 end stops. #16 awg stranded wire. Misc wires, crimps, fork terminals, wire nuts. Let me know if you have more questions on operation, assembly, parts etc. I can be more specific if needed.
Michael Yusi can you send me a wirings diagram
Bro, excellent job! I did the exact same thing with a school bus stop sign but with 12 volts. But I split the power to 5 v for the Arduino the same way
Where can I buy and I what’s the name of it?
Cool setup. This eliminated destroying lights in order to hardwire. Now I just have to learn how to sync the lights with sound.
I built and 8 outlet version of this to drive some lamps. The SainSmart relays couldn't handle fast cycling and the contacts fused. This happened when using only 60W incandescent bulbs across each relay. That's well below each relays rated current threshold. Anyone building a lamp controller like this would be advised to either slow their cycle rate or use better relays. Solid state relays may work better, especially for low current draw setups running LED lights.
Good work! Very interesting project.
Nice. This mechanical relay would drive me nuts especially at night. Solid state relay would last longer, would respond faster and don't make that annoying sounds. I'm building a similar project but will be wireless using xsource 433mhz transceiver, less wires, and i can put lights 100 feet away from the controller as long as there is power source.
Could you put up a parts list?
Hi I am running an home automation software HA,, Can the relay handle
hooking up to a washing machine (+or-) to cut the power off? I have some
5v single relay and I like to ask 1st before I start connecting them to
receptacles. Also I notice an 14gauge with cannot fit the relay
because the screw cannot screw in. any ideas of relays I can use for my
project . I want to cut off my washing machine and well pump when its
not is use... I notice those relays are only 10amps
Depends on rating of relay contacts (amperes) and current of washing machine. Are you wanting to interrupt and control the 120v power to the machine or just a control circuit?
to turn off the washing machine current when its not in use along with some other stuff around the house.
When it's not in use there should be no draw anyways (or minimal) so I guess I dont see the point...
everything that is plugin draws current even if its off more so if that equipment has a transformer.. Plus its will look cool in my home automation project. example: automation - set cycle off well pump when "if" in use "then" cycle on every 12hrs to keep suctions.
Could someon explain me is this dangeereus because you are usinf one power input to power 7 of them. I live in europe where we 2 holed sockets and 220 V power so can someon tell me is this dangereus or safe?
Any time you're dealing with household electricity, there is danger involved. With that being said, do tons of research before committing to this, take your time, and be VERY patient and things like this get easier as you start going along.
I have 2 sainsmart 8-channel relay modules and a arduino uno.. I'm trying to hook them up together can u help with the wire hook up
Instructables has a layout for that
you left out the part on how to program the micro controller and how hard and head braking it could be for 1st time people working with arduino
I just wanted to post a video of how to make a DIY christmas light controller for low cost. I figured there's already thousands of videos on how to program Arduino.
ya but for people like me that get all into it because people make it seem so easy and don't really talk about programing the arduino i bet maybe 95% of people did not use the set up they build because no one has a video showing how there house looks with the setup i wasted so much money and i end up not using it and i burned it cause could not find a good code for the arduino to work with vixen i followed Scott Shaver step by step and it never worked i think its wrong what every one gets people to build something that at the end it never works how they say it does
Dont give up. Didnt happen my first try. Start with smaller projects that are more simple and when your understanding becomes greater then ready you will be.
The thing is if you don't know that computer language you're stuck and that's something I'm not a computer programmer end up going through 3 Arduino Uno + 3 16 channel really bored at the end I end up using my mr. Christmas music box but I end up using my 16 channel relay board hooked up with mr. Christmas that's why I was able to uses so many lights
I would love to buy one!!!
BlazingSilver Where you ever to purchase one? How much was it? Where did you purchase it from?
+Luisa Martinez no he never answered me, but I would probably pay $170
BlazingSilver I am looking to buy one as well.
+Luisa Martinez yea but I'll probably end up buying a light-o-Rama controller
+Luisa Martinez yea but I'll probably end up buying a light-o-Rama controller
Know I Remember Why I Bought Solid State Relays Instead Of Maniacal Relays. I Would End Up Throwing A Chair At It If I Had To Licen To That In My Living Room
Slow Blow, not slow burn.
potato potato
use a new rhythm yusi!