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turning on/off device remotely using a timer

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  • 03-05-2022 11:49pm
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    peterofthebr
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭


    hi unsure where this lies..

    basically looking to buy or make a remote device that could press on a device. I've a remote electric fence and don't want it to be on when animals are asleep. looking for basic device that at a certain time can move a arm which presses a button but it must be running off a timer using batteries no WiFi etc ...any ideas?



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    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,306 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Well a solenoid could be used to keep a button pressed or a servo could be used to move a button into a given state.... or you could just disconnect the button and control the flow of current directly, assuming you are qualified to do that.

    You're on your own when it comes to figuring out when the animals are asleep I'm afraid.



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    JustJoe7240
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058244377/turning-on-off-device-remotely-using-a-timer

    Not sure what animals you're fencing, but if it's cows then save yourself the hassle, They'll figure it out



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    peterofthebr
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭peterofthebr


    thanks for replies; fencing bullocks ...i was just thinking of auto turning off the fence say from 1am until 5am .. to save the fence charger...i'll prob do nothing



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