RSSRadio control switch from junk
This is a great way to recycle those old cordless phones into something really useful and in only 5 relatively easy steps.
Here we are going to make a simple radio controlled device using supplies from your local dumpster. This project should cost less than a dollar to make. If you spend more than a dollar on this project, you need to dig more.
How to make a radio control switch - Link
Related Link:
- How to make a wireless switch - Link
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jan 29, 2008 11:00 AM
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| Posted by: macegr on January 29, 2008 at 11:25 AM |
I know someone who got suspended from school, and had police raid his bedroom, for taking a similar device to show-and-tell. Apparently the ability to turn something on from a distance was a threat. And...this was in the early 90's.
| Posted by: StormyWetDry on January 29, 2008 at 11:51 AM |
I like the idea and I hope to use it soon in my projects. Note that you can find these phones at GoodWill or your local thrift store for $1 readily.
What I do not like is the author saying "You can steal them from radioshack or your favorite electronics store." I am hoping that was metaphorical and the intention was that the price is so low it's 'like' stealing. If not, then I am disturbed. Come on makers - in 2008 we have an almost endless supply of low cost or throwout electronics to scavenge. Do we really need to resort to stealing cheap parts? I think we're all better than that.
Sorry - I'm probably overreacting. I really did like the post and I hope I did not offend if I misunderstood.
| Posted by: DGUF on January 30, 2008 at 7:13 AM |
I agree with the first commenter - make this now, and DHS will be knocking down your door - did I say "knock"? I meant "blow open" and "raid".
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