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@csa02221862 they do but when I see the prices of ink and paper it's cheaper to order pcbs online with 24h option and DHL delivery

Finally finished! Here is the post: https://forum.mysensors.org/topic/4691/low-voltage-whole-house-power-supply

@csa02221862 A nice board if you look at the total package. However these are basic triac dimmer circuits (AC) with optocoupler isolation. You need to be aware that the steering circuit (arduino/ raspberry) needs to take care of the zero cross detection and firing of the triacs. It has been discussed a few times on this forum. Basically a circuit like this: Where the upper part measures the "AC sine wave" (needed only once) and the part below the steering circuit (to be repeated for each channel) Building it with Ailexpress parts should not cost you more than €/$ 1 per channel. But as I said you don't get the complete assembled package)

This is not the same. The very first video can power out a big power. Then there is a box transforming it into 230Vac (or 110Vac) 50Hz. The same box as for photovoltaïque or wind turbine. Then you have you product, who is only for low power device (like ours). But cannot feed an house. Still, it can be cool for many mysensors device outdoor.

Went looking on the forums and didn't find anything.

I don't know yet haven't opened it yet. But, i think its only a switch to different windings on the motor.

Thanks Hek - the ESP8266 gateway was already on the list to investigate... so much cool stuff to do, so little time

@csa02221862 The easiest may be to use something like this and connect to an Arduino: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321816823725 and use the remote to program your HomeLink buttons. Not sure how secure it would be though. Cheers Al

@FotoFieber , I use some 230V dimmable leds that I bought from IKEA in Germany about 1 year ago and and they work good. Some are Philips and some are IKEA-branded. Most important is the 'dimmable' word on them. Most of current led drivers are not designed for AC dimming, as this increase the unit costs (usually the driver is more expensive than the leds itself)...