Device Overview
The Socket Controller is an IoT ‘smart switch’ with advanced features. It allows control of two socket outlets using a simple web interface.
Work is continuing to discover markets for the device, in the mean time, you may signup to the email list for updates. As of 19 Aug 2024, the firmware has been made public.
Codebase
Example Use Cases
- Temperature based triggering: Control a heater, based on accurate temperature readings.
- Current draw based triggering: Power on a TV and Sound system, only when a main computer is drawing over a set power level.
- Current draw based triggering: Power on a pool ozone system, only when a solar pump is not running.
- Log local environment data, as part of a larger IoT system.
Key Features
Stand Alone Autonomy
Zero reliance on the Cloud
Monitor & control your local environment directly from a single device.
Connect directly to the device via WiFi. Web user interface optimised for desktop or mobile access.
Create custom automatons using a simple web interface
MQTT & matter communication protocol under development for IoT system integration.
Device Design
Web Dashboard
Data graphing
Program Editor
Sensors
Currently two sensors have been developed. Each sensor can be set to either of two selectable addresses.
Environmental Sensor
- Humidity & temperature sensor + light sensor.
- Programmable push button.
- Housed in a vented enclosure.
Thermocouple sensor
- Screw terminals for thermocouple connection.
- Housed in a plastic enclosure.
- Protection circuits included.
Board design
- 16A High current switching relays
- Power Monitoring
- Micro controller with fully certified WiFi
- Certified power supply (85 ~ 264 VAC)
- External sensor connection ports
- Wired Ethernet
US board variation wired up
Plug-and-play sensor autodetection
Interoperability
Being developed with MQTT and ‘matter’ integration for IoT interoperability.
Software development
Code complexity example: flow chart for output override controls
Contact
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Manufacturing
An assortment of photos and videos from prototype development:
