AC Power Bar Circuit Boards

[Rob F]

I would go with a more plugable approach as outlets differ per country.

So Just the relay boards with some form of push-in fitting, and if the costumer wants a case they need to specify the socket they wish to use (or need to use in thier country)

What do you mean by plugable approach? I'm trying to eliminate the AC wires. I was using those crimp connectors and still send with a kit but they aren't idea because you have to pinch each one of them to make sure they're a tight fit, if they aren't a tight fit there's resistance there and they can heat up and cause issues. When I assemble a power bar I solder all the wires however that takes very long and a lot of heat which isn't good on the wire sleeve or the outlets. Also good AC wire is quite expensive.

I have a universal outlet that covers most countries I ship to, then I have an outlet for North America and one for Australia which are physically the same so I only need two board versions.

Wireless rf solution should be kind of easy job to add. You can use example these kind of 433Mzh transmitters / receivers. http://randomnerdtutorials.com/rf-433mhz...h-arduino/

Edit: Nevermind :D I forget little thing. If you use those kind of transmitters / receivers, you must put additional arduino inside power bar :D Not so good idea :D

lol I've said, this should be kind of easy, so many times then I realize. :)  In the past when I thought about it I figured I would add a Arduino Nano as they're cheap. Maybe what I'll do is leave it today and once this is up and running I can have an optional wireless power bar that cost maybe $25 extra. It should be kind of easy to add a simple microcontroller to the board with a programming circuit if the program on it had to be changed. RF on the controller is definitely coming one day as I plan to have wireless sensors such as temperature, I'm looking forward to doing that soon.