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Wireless Remote Wi-Fi Light Switch for Metal Build

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I wanted something that allowed me to turn the shed’s outside light on or off via my cell phone’s Wi-Fi connection to our local network without some closed third-party paid platform. So I put together an Arduino web server that just controls a relay. Pretty simple, but I like how it turned out. Wish I didn't have to use two power supplies though, as the relay I had from a microwave oven was 12V, I didn't really care to slap in a linear regulator, and didn't want to rely on Arduino's on-board regulator. So that's my excuse for using two supplies. ^^

The light itself was gifted to us from our neighbor, which is awesome! :D

It actually has come in handy, been fairly reliable too. Only becomes unresponsive every once in a while, like after electrical storms, in which it just needs to be power cycled. (Probably a power supply related issue that I might look into later.)
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D5000
Shutter Speed
1/4 second
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
18 mm
ISO Speed
3200
Date Taken
May 2, 2020, 11:42:00 PM
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lcddisplay's avatar

Do you prefer cool white or warm white lighting?