How to Build an AC Power Switch Development Board

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How to Build an AC Power Switch Development Board

Building an AC Power Switch Development Board
AC Switch Proto Board.jpeg

Ever want to create a design that automates turning on or off an AC powered device such as a light or a heating system? Well this Instructable is for you! In this video we look at how to create a development board for switching on and off AC power. The switch is implemented with a TRIAC which is a semiconductor device so no moving parts like a relay based design.