Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Parallel port relays - kit

Hi Ben,

I mentioned a "quick and dirty" way of controlling two relays from a
serial port. Looks like you're going a more elegant way, and possibly
using a PIC and serial command words to control 8 relays (I'm doing some
guessing here)! Good idea!

More ways to skin a cat!

Alan KM6VV


bank haam wrote:

> Fellow members:
>
> I'm working on an App call "Universal Control Ports" which allows one to setup kit like this and assigns each individual relay to either manual on/off or scheduled timed base. The kit that is currently in development is Working under Windows XP, Serial ports access and controls up to 8 relays per port and can be expand up to 16 relays per port (Com1,Com2,Com3,Com4 possibility). I will have this Software available soon and will get back to the group. It is currently in testing mode for Aquarium application; Controlling Co2 Solenoid, Lights, Wet/Dry Filter, Protein Skimmer and Air pump.
>
> Best Wishes to all,
>
> Ben
>
> turbulatordude <dave_mucha@...> wrote:
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>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "knives01us"
> wrote:
>
>>For those of us who are electronically challenged, there is an 8
>>relay, 10 amp per relay, assembled board available at
>>electronicskits.com for about $35 that works well right from the
>>parallel port, no fiddling required. The only other thing needed is a
>>12 volt power supply. I've been using some for over a year for
>>spindle and accesory control, and they work great. There are enough
>>relays left over that spares are built in if ever needed, and for me
>>the price was less than the time it would take to order parts, let
>>alone build from scratch.
>>
>>I have no connection with the company.
>