This is a smart socket, which can be controlled by your smartphone and voice commands though an Amazon Echo.
I'm new to the Arduino scene and thought that a project like this would help me lean the basics, plus be useful at the end. I had seen a few different ones online, but each one had a little something that I thought needed changing. So this is what I came up with.
I knew when I started this project that it needed to be simple and self-contained so it could be used by anyone. With this in mind, the first part I sourced was a figure 8 lead and socket.
Once I fitted this into my socket back, I realized I needed to have a 5V DC power supply to run the ESP8622. For this, I used a transformer.
It was then just a case of putting all the parts together. I have used 1000V quick connecters for the 230V for ease and safety. Also, as a bonus they are neat.
Once it was all complete, you can see I made an error when I picked up the two gang socket. It has only one feed to it. I wanted the sockets to be separate so later on I could use the box to control two items.
This also works using voice commands, such as "Alexa, turn the lamp on," etc. .
This is still a work in progress. I would like to add two LEDs for indicators to the box. One for power state and the other for Wi-Fi state. I would like it to be smaller, too.
I would like to know what you guys think of this. Please be honest and let me know!
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