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Using VSA to switch 115 volts

 
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crazybob



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:45 pm    Post subject: Using VSA to switch 115 volts Reply with quote
Right now, i'm using a DMX relay pack to turn my non-dmx strobe lights on/off with VSA. Is there an easier (read: cheaper) way to do this other than with DMX? I have seen Parallax has a board you can fit with solid state relays to do this, but that seems way more advanced than I can handle.
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SHAGGY



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Location: Findlay,Ohio
PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1601.htm

I have used this board without a hitch. And very cost effective too.
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crazybob



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Would that controller work with VSA? It looks like it runs off a parallel port. I'm looking to use this in my skulltronix seance routine, and need it to run off a USB port.
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Phoenix



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Kit 74 does indeed run off of a parallel port.

Your skull has a number of spare servo ports, you could use one of these for a PWM relay and trigger the Strobe that way.

http://www.lynxmotion.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=106
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/unusual.htm

I don't know if all these relays can switch 115V but the Battleswitch certainly can


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