Hi... I have constructed the following circuit which runs fine on 9V. The circuit responds to light and dims/brightens the LED.
Using this concept, I would like to put this circuit in line with a 120V outlet and power strip and essentially use it as a control valve.
Based on the light intensity, only so much current will flow from the wall socket through the circuit and to the power strip. If the light is totally lit, the full AC current runs through the circuit over to the power strip. As the light dims/increases, the AC current is also diminished/increased.
I need help in modifying the circuit to do this extra "control valve" process.
120V outlet
connected to following circuit
Using this concept, I would like to put this circuit in line with a 120V outlet and power strip and essentially use it as a control valve.
Based on the light intensity, only so much current will flow from the wall socket through the circuit and to the power strip. If the light is totally lit, the full AC current runs through the circuit over to the power strip. As the light dims/increases, the AC current is also diminished/increased.
I need help in modifying the circuit to do this extra "control valve" process.
120V outlet
connected to following circuit
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