Home Automation |
My plan is to reduce the amount of power used by my computers, and to add an amount of security. The basic idea consists of a computer controlled switch on each device (computer monitor etc) and RFID.
Key points:
- When computer X is off, then it and its screen(s) will be unplugged, so they draw no power.
- When I leave the computers, they are locked (screens unplugged, keyboard & mouse detached)
- When I return, I wave my RFID tag, and life is restored! Different tags could give you different amounts of use, e.g. a 'backup' tag, could turn on 1 screen, and switch the KVM to the linux computer in charge!
Progress
Todo list:| 2x | 3.3v regulator boards | done |
| 16x | Short wires with 3.5mm jack sockets | done |
| 8x | Long wires with 3.5mm jack plugs | done |
| 8x | Relay boards | done |
| 8x | IEC power leads with relay board inline (and casing) | relays glued into casing, need to add cables - done 4 |
| 2x | XBee units | done |
| 2x | PC control units & firmware | done |
| 1x | RFID enclosure & mount | begun playing |
| The software! |
I will be documenting my progress with photos, see the gallery below :)
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