Control AC devices from your computer

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Control AC devices from your computer
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Instructables user indestructable created this guide on connecting AC fixtures (light bulbs, in this example) to your computer using a USBmicro U451.

If you have ever wanted to control electronic devices from your computer to control or regulate your environment, this instructable will guide you. In this example of computer control, a USB relay device will control two 60 watt light bulbs from a PC program.

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