You probably have enough on your holiday to-do list that manually controlling your outdoor Christmas decorations doesn’t need to be on there. All outdoor automatic timers should be waterproof and ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

Electronics designer Patrick Thomas Mitchell has returned once again to Kickstarter to launch his new Raspberry Pi and Arduino programmable timer aptly named the Ninja Counter. The programmable timer ...

Today we are going to revisit the CD4541 programmable CMOS timer IC. Although this monostable timer chip has been around for a long time, and many other chips have superseded it, the CD4541 IC is ...

Maybe you love displaying giant inflatable ghosts, strings of spooky lights, fog machines, or strobe lights at this time of year. But programming light timers to turn everything on and off each night?

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book of DIY home security: Setting a light timer ...