/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/custom-pdu-introductionFirst of all I am very grateful and excited to be picked for his challenge. When thinking about what I could do for this challenge, I thought about how much I could not stand using an APC AP9211 interfaces. The APC AP9211 is a Power Distributio...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/custom-pdu-introductionThu, 23 Mar 2017 23:30:36 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c79809c6-1d8d-4e95-b9f2-4dc95d6669f2COMPACT1<p>If you&#39;re going to fiddle with mains power ensure that you follow all of the relevant safety procedures and ensure that your build meets compliance standards.</p><p>If the unit is perfectly functional is it possible to build a gateway to drive your switch box?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a thought</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2725&AppID=147&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/upcycleit/b/blog/posts/custom-pdu-introductionWed, 22 Mar 2017 17:58:31 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c79809c6-1d8d-4e95-b9f2-4dc95d6669f2DAB1<p>Nice post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I agree, given that you are going to replace the outlet control structure, gutting the existing structure makes sense.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have you considered using SCR or TRIAC control circuits or do you feel that relays will be sufficient?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2725&AppID=147&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">