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From: "Alan K." <alan@invalid.com>
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Subject: Re: smart plugs???
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:25:27 -0500
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On 1/16/25 07:24 AM, Chris Elvidge wrote:
> On 15/01/2025 at 16:32, Mike Scott wrote:
>> Hi all. I'm looking for a so-called "smart plug" to control from linux.
>>
>> I've just had a bad experience with tp-link's offering, which requires using a phone to set it up 
>> - and enabling in-app purchases to do so, how unnecessary! My own phone and tablet are too out of 
>> date for their software to install, and I'm not about to change settings on anyone else's. 
>> Unfortunately, PyP100 needs the device to be already set up :-{
>>
>>
>> So - is there a smart plug around that can be set up and controlled from linux without all the 
>> garbage the makers seem to want to inflict?
>>
>> TIA.
>>
>>
> 
> If you're up to a bit of wiring, try a USB relay. E.g. Annadue Relay Module (try Amazon, 2 channel 
> £10.62)
> Interface: apt install usbrelay
> usbrelay --debug for information
> 
> 1, 2, 3, 8 channels available
> 
> 
https://www.amazon.com/DSD-TECH-SH-UR01A-Controller-Computer/dp/B09PYML6Q7
That's the coolest.  Damn! I wish I had that back when!   Of course Linux Mint and good computers 
etc weren't available when I was a huge DIYer and tinkered, but it really would have been fun.

I breadborded and built a bunch of stuff (digital clock from ICs) back in those days.   Had a board 
we plugged into our Commodore 64 that allowed me to program ePROMS.  Fun days.
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Alan K.