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Relay/transistor control via USB

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by egoexpress, Dec 3, 2008.

  1. egoexpress

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    While searching for a cheap or DIY solution to switch LEDs via USB (e.g. shiftlights), I've found following projects:

    http://www.obdev.at/products/avrusb/powerswitch.html
    Forum: http://forums.obdev.at/viewforum.php?f=8
    There is no pcb layout. Its simply built up on breadboard.

    220V relay version.
    http://www.ulrichradig.de/home/index.ph ... elaiskarte

    Up to 6 servos with USB
    http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/25

    Some other projects with AVR USB:
    http://www.obdev.at/products/avrusb/prjcontrol.html

    Regards
    Christian
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    Good news, and it's $10 cheaper as well. At $29.95 +shipping, it could be an option for those of us who don't build circuit boards.
    bvillersjr, Dec 3, 2008
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