I am working on teh design of a module that allows me to have a device pluged into it: say a PS3, but instead of the power coming from the house outlet directly, I want to put in my remote switch. This sitch will allow me to turn on/off the power to this plug that the PS3 is pluged into via an dashboard application. Now the trick is; since it has been over 10 years since I have done my EE work, that I want to have the right part for the digital switch. I have quickly researched and found power MOSFETs are a likely candidate for this, but I am wanting to make sure that I get the right part for the job, so if you can help me find out what part would be great for this application that would be great.
I also have a version 2 for this module, that it will allow me to measure the usage that is being pulled from this outlet, such as how much current, voltage, load, etc... and have that being logged to a data repository this way I can be aware of how much draw is being applied to the house supply and know if it is needed to have the outlet off, even when the device may be off.
I know this is not a new idea, and devices exist out there that do this kind of work, but I am wanting to build this one for learning and making a useful item for the home.
Thank you,
Don
