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Electrical dilemma - Control single-pole light with ESP8266

PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:59 pm
by flash_os
I wish to put my ESP8266 + Relay + Transformer ,into light switch in order to control it remotely.

But the issue is single-pole light switch.

1) I have to always supply to Transformer 120V
2) When relay disconnect the light still will be on (flowing through transformer)

Any idea how to resolve it?

Re: Electrical dilemma - Control single-pole light with ESP8

PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:59 am
by rudy
What kind of load? Incandescent or LED light, or something else? Where does the WiFi switch get it's power from? Describe the situation better and I can give you a better answer. But until then I would answer with the following.

I would not use a relay/transformer to control the lamp current. I would use a triac. This assumes a Incandescent bulb.

Re: Electrical dilemma - Control single-pole light with ESP8

PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:39 am
by forlotto
everything built into it transformer has input and output very easy to use. Check This Out

Being that it is an esp you can also flash it there is a how to in the mmiscool basic forums or you can use the already simple interface and instructions but I wanted remote control and integration so I flashed it with espbasic I have two of them running mounted to my pedestal fans that oscillate in the summer circulating the air in my home.

Re: Electrical dilemma - Control single-pole light with ESP8

PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:48 am
by flash_os
Thank you Rudy,

What kind of load?
Led bulb light, for example: Image

Where does the WiFi switch get it's power from?

WiFi controller (NodeMCU) and Relay will get power from little Transformer: Image

Describe the situation better and I can give you a better answer.

I have been able to control NodeMCU by Google Home device... so I wanted to control my kitchen light with: NodeMCU, Transformer, Relay

forlotto: Your device is not suitable for single-pole.