Convert an Old DOL Motor Pump Starter to a Smart WiFi-Controlled Gadget using Adafruit IO
Check out this handy tutorial from maker Kaustubh.
Ever found yourself lugging up and down stairs just to start or stop your motor pump? Welcome to my world! If you have a submersible motor pump at home (possibly upto 10 Hp), chances are you’re using a DOL (Direct On-Line) starter – the trusty old workhorse of motor control. But what if I told you there’s a way to transform this antiquated setup into a smart device you can control from your smartphone?
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