I'm really interested in learning the basics of automation circuitry and figured that a good application would be to merge that with my love of home brewing.
I have some background with circuits, and am comfortable working with power but could really use some intro sites that go step by step through even building a simple on off automated circuit.
If I understand the basics correctly, a PC or a microcontroller is used to trip SSR's which power the components while looping over the on/off logic (or more complicated logic) to determine if these switches should be open or closed thus controlling pumps, heating elements and valves.
If anybody can tell me if I'm headed down the right path, or can lead me to an appropriate starting point, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
nickdude
I have some background with circuits, and am comfortable working with power but could really use some intro sites that go step by step through even building a simple on off automated circuit.
If I understand the basics correctly, a PC or a microcontroller is used to trip SSR's which power the components while looping over the on/off logic (or more complicated logic) to determine if these switches should be open or closed thus controlling pumps, heating elements and valves.
If anybody can tell me if I'm headed down the right path, or can lead me to an appropriate starting point, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
nickdude