Schematics? Parts list? How could an amature build this automatable power outlet?

[dmike1975]

Controllable Power Outlet [GT-2-01] - $99.96 : Growtronix, Greenhouse Controller and Grow Room Computer Automation System


Okay sure, I don't really know much about electronics, but I have soldered before and I can imagine that there's a way to build these things, quite easily, at a fraction of the price.

Can someone help me? Schematics? Parts List? What connects to what?


Actually, if you see here, I think it's an Ethernet connection...
https://www.growtronix.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2

Thanks!

 

[mneary]

Basic functionality could be achieved with X10 Active Home. The software isn't nearly as pretty, but the control modules (I'm assuming 3-wire appliance modules) are $15 if you get them on sale.

 

[dmike1975]

Hmmm, but could the X10 have things like pH, temperature, CO2, humidity, and light intensity sensors plugged in to trigger events, the switching of appliances?

I just learned about PLCs, but that seems a bit too involved for me.