Re: Some dumb questions

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxx>]

"stuart noble" <stuart.dot.noble@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Jun 8, 6:14 pm, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> "stuart noble" <stuart.dot.no...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> > Hi All
>> > I'm looking to install a domestic wireless system consisting of just
>> > three shock sensors and an external sounder. I obviously need some
>> > kind of control panel, but only to turn it on or off. I don't need it
>> > to send text messages or any of that stuff. I can see plenty of
>> > choices for the shock sensors, but do I have to stick to the same
>> > company for the control panel? Any advice welcome
>>
>> Heck, you don't need a control panel.  Just a switch of some kind, a
>> power
>> supply, and a relay if you plan to operate a sounder.
>>
> A bit over my head technically.Ideally I need standard off the shelf
> stuff. Would this fall into that category? Thanks for your prompt
> reply, most helpful.

Yes.  Its all standard off the shelf stuff.  If you can figure out how to
use a switch to cut power to a circuit, and how to use an output to trigger
a relay to activate something else you can do this.

The big questions is what do you want your "shock sensors" to do?