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   The Natural Philosopher to Pancho   
   Re: USB controlled mains switch   
   19 Jan 25 13:10:34   
   
   From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 19/01/2025 11:25, Pancho wrote:   
   > On 1/18/25 23:07, Adrian wrote:   
   >   
   >> Any suggestions on where to look ?  I'm not interested in a wireless   
   >> solution, as it is likely to be used in places where signals are not   
   >> reliable.   
   >   
   > What do you mean not reliable?  Active interference? Otherwise if you   
   > have a device close enough for USB, it will be close enough for   
   > Bluetooth or WiFi.   
      
   Sadly that is not a given. You wont get much wifi to a board inside a   
   tin box, but you could make a hole for a USB cable...   
      
   serial over USB can probably do a hundred meters at a pinch, too.   
      
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