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Kettle switch has stopped working (i.e. it needs to be held down to make it work). But that got me thinking, I could get a pi zero, attach it to a relay, serve up an interface that allows me to select amount of water and temperature, glue the button on and I have my very own smart kettle.

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  • 3
    6y
    You could try NodeMCU too.

    Slightly cheaper, you can program in Arduino IDE too, maybe better since you don't have to wait until the linux boots up.
  • 2
    6y
    Oh damn that makes it a lot cheaper, thanks so much @CrashTestDummy, this is perfect, you caught me just as I was about pay for a pi zero with soldered pins for £12, instead I just bought two NodeMCUs and two relay modules for £8
  • 0
    6y
    @Hedgepig You're welcome:-) I just really hope you are not going to regret it, that would be my fault then:-/
  • 0
    6y
    @Artemix err, not exactly a straightforward thing to do, switch mechanism doesn't look easy to replace so might as well replace kettle.

    And I wouldn't get myself a smart kettle for ~ £5
  • 1
    6y
    @CrashTestDummy don't worry, it's not exactly broken the bank, if they are crap not much lost, reviews seem good anyway
  • 3
    6y
    Then someone hacks it due to lack of security and burns your house down :P
  • 0
    6y
    @Rhodderz thanks for making me paranoid. Guess I won't open any ports.
  • 0
    6y
    @Condor replacing switch is not really an option, it's a new kettle
  • 0
    6y
    For reference this is what the switch looks like. I'd have to take the whole thing apart to replace it, and I'd have to source that specific switch mechanism.
  • 0
    6y
    That is complete with a moka pot holding the switch down while it boils
  • 0
    6y
    @Condor I thought I'd just use a relay? I can't imagine the chip will support the high wattage of a kettle
  • 0
    6y
    @Condor ah right, yes it's high wattage ac, never heard of a triac, got any links to one?

    Really the switching noise doesn't bother me with a kettle, I mean the thing makes a lot more noise anyway and price isn't that bad on its own. Though you're probably right the mechanical nature could limit its lifespan
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