Hi all,
Is it possible via the MF Software to link a switch to a input on a Phidgets Relay Card.
Say, i have a switch that i want to use to power a Relay? Is MF somehow cable of detecting a Phidget Card to allow for this to be linked accordingly?
#Mobiflight & Phidgets
timid flume
pine mica
what is a "Phidgets relay card"? Do you have a link?
timid flume
Sorry Interface Kit:
https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1020&srsltid=AfmBOooCxT8d6XZsmZHJ9O7UDkC8eEFm-z4vjg_wDAfzQNyHakIlRJsw
lilac kite
Doubt that this would work with any protocol that MF understands
pine mica
No, we don't support that, and paying $55 for a relay board is insane. You can buy relay boards that take a 5V signal and work with mobiflight from just about any site, including Amazon and AliExpress for a few dollars each.
timid flume
pine mica
Yes exactly. I've never used it for my project, but it takes a 5v signal to trigger so it should work as if it were an LED in mobiflight.
I have some upstairs, I can give it a quick try after the football game if nobody else confirms first
timid flume
Ok, so its programmed like a LED ok, i sort of get the idea on this.
pine mica
Yeah. Led is really just an on or off signal
Funny, we were just talking about this in our documentation rewrite 🙂
timid flume
Ah well thats interesting. Well ill order one in time and have a play around with it. But i think the concept is sound on this
pine mica
I can confirm for you later today, but it will work. I found another thread about using them.
to control power to a servo
just be careful that you order one that uses 5V data signals. Sometimes the listings offer 5V, 12V, and 24V variants. I ordered 12V once by accident 😦
timid flume
Ok, will do, yeha i saw there is a selection so ill make sure i use that, was just going to re-wire so 5v USB CPU Fans
pine mica
What for? You want a breeze in your hair while flying? 😆
lilac kite
The switching voltage and the switched voltage can ne very different with relays
There's enough setups out there that drive 230 V from a 3.3 V signal
pine mica
They are amazing devices
lilac kite
Pretty much every smart plug works that way
pine mica
Works like a charm. Just remember those relays need +5V and GND in addition to the data signal. These are the exact ones I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095YD3732?ie=UTF8&th=1
that click sound is so satisfying
feral birch
Works like a charm. Just remember those relays need +5V and GND in addition to t...
Hi @pine mica Setting up stick Shaker and thanks for your help. As only need one, assume this will work with 12v from the PSU and 5v from the mega?
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pine mica
Hi <@414827083601281044> Setting up stick Shaker and thanks for your help. As on...
I'm not super familiar with relays, and this is a year old thread. I suggest starting a post in #1216045182915576028 instead and someone can chime in