Comments on: Paragon Project: A Raspberry Pi Garden

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:38:25 +0000

In reply to Freedom.

Thanks for the comment!

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:37:47 +0000

In reply to Thorquemado.

That’s why a lot of people use Raspberry Pi Zero W for their SIPs.

By: Thorquemado

Thorquemado — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 01:00:56 +0000

Gran desperdicio de recursos para algo tan básico, con una raspberry y un sonoff 4ch puedes controlar eso desde una plataforma domótica completa como es home assistant.

By: Freedom

Freedom — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:25:12 +0000

OBSERVATION: I see that it’s all in a plastic case, but technically those Hammond transformers are only supposed to be used in metal boxes, so that the incoming 120VAC ground conductor can also be grounded. I think it’s probably this one:
https://www.hammfg.com/files/parts/pdf/BD2G.pdf

Otherwise, if the transformer has an external or internal short, it could become energized (including while the cover is open and able to be physically touched = SHOCK), or with partial/intermittent contact it could continue to spark and start a fire.

SUGESTION: Very improbable event to short out, but safety ground conductors exist for a reason and should be used. If people don’t want to, that’s a poor choice. But it’s best that they be shown the correct way in the first place.

COMMENDATION: Otherwise, nice work on this project!