iDevices’ new Instinct smart light switch actually has Alexa with a microphone and speaker, letting you use it as a full wall-mounted smart speaker ...

The Eve Light Switch is a flat, touch-sensitive panel — there’s no dedicated on and off position. You just tap it, and the switch is supposed to shift between on and off.

Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home. If you like to do your own handiwork around the house ...

Note: This rule applies only when the circuit breaker is used as the switch. If a general-use snap switch or contactor is used to control the lighting, this rule doesn't apply. UL 489, Standard for ...

One of the most common causes of flickering lights is an issue with the bulb. Fortunately, bulb issues are also the easiest fix. Solution: If you suspect the light bulb is burning out, you can easily ...

Posted in Arduino Hacks, home hacks, Microcontrollers Tagged home automation, light switch, lights, servo ← Hackaday Links: October 6, 2013 Computer Controlled Water Show → ...

There are a wide range of applications for light sensitive switches: lighting, entrance door, automatic staircase, automatic opening of doors to the action of a ray of light, alarm systems, etc… Many ...

If the load fault persists, the circuit breaker will immediately ‘trip’ and switch off the MOSFET. The resistor values shown in the figure should be adequate for most applications. Make sure that the ...

“But you can bet we will have a switch guard on that circuit breaker for Apollo 12,” the launch boss said.” That was the end of the end of the Orlando Sentinel story from 1969.