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Step 6Microcontrol
Okay, so it all works, but I want to go the extra mile.
Today this whole stack of solid-state relays arrived! These little guys let you switch really high voltages. I got some 1.5 amp relays for around $3 each on jameco.
I rip the plastic bag and spill the new relays out on my desk like delicious little silicon candies.
Now I can use an AVR microcontroller to program in any light pattern I want! I can wake up to mad-flickering, circle-chasing, vintage "snake", or Times-Square light chaser modes!
If I switch the lightbulb on-and-off fast enough (PWM), I can even get it to appear to dim and slowly turn on.
I can just unscrew one the wire nuts and connect each lightbulb to power via one of the solid state relays. Then, I control the relays with some swift AVR programming, and I'm set to rock & roll!
Maybe the easiest way to do make a light-alarm would be to just connect the timer to a big neon sign. eit!!
Speaking of which, does anyone know how to make neon signs? Can someone make a glass-blowing instructable?
I haven't taken any pictures or videos of the final thing working, yet, so.. that's it!
Enjoy!
Today this whole stack of solid-state relays arrived! These little guys let you switch really high voltages. I got some 1.5 amp relays for around $3 each on jameco.
I rip the plastic bag and spill the new relays out on my desk like delicious little silicon candies.
Now I can use an AVR microcontroller to program in any light pattern I want! I can wake up to mad-flickering, circle-chasing, vintage "snake", or Times-Square light chaser modes!
If I switch the lightbulb on-and-off fast enough (PWM), I can even get it to appear to dim and slowly turn on.
I can just unscrew one the wire nuts and connect each lightbulb to power via one of the solid state relays. Then, I control the relays with some swift AVR programming, and I'm set to rock & roll!
Maybe the easiest way to do make a light-alarm would be to just connect the timer to a big neon sign. eit!!
Speaking of which, does anyone know how to make neon signs? Can someone make a glass-blowing instructable?
I haven't taken any pictures or videos of the final thing working, yet, so.. that's it!
Enjoy!
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