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0 pointsxp842y ago0 comments

The newest Casetas are called Diva, and are basically like rockers that are stateless (return to a neutral position after tappdiva, again you can't have a true state-perfect switch, unless it's motorized and to my knowledge nobody makes that.

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timthorn2y ago

There was a UK start-up a few years back that did make motorised light switches but they didn't stick around long. I'm blanking on the name, though.

timthorn2y ago

Here we go - it was Den Devices: https://automatedhome.co.uk/new-products/den-automation-laun...

rkagerer2y ago

Awesome. Kind of a shame they didn't take off.

Y-bar2y ago

Couldn't on/off switches also be achieved with an electromagnet without the need for an actuating motor of some kind?

- State A (on) - power the device and power the magnet so that the switch moves.

- State B (off) - power off the device and the magnet, a spring moves the switch.

karlshea2y ago

I have a couple of these and they're great, it feels (and looks) like a regular switch.

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timthorn2y ago

There was a UK start-up a few years back that did make motorised light switches but they didn't stick around long. I'm blanking on the name, though.

timthorn2y ago

Here we go - it was Den Devices: https://automatedhome.co.uk/new-products/den-automation-laun...

rkagerer2y ago

Awesome. Kind of a shame they didn't take off.

Y-bar2y ago

Couldn't on/off switches also be achieved with an electromagnet without the need for an actuating motor of some kind?

- State A (on) - power the device and power the magnet so that the switch moves.

- State B (off) - power off the device and the magnet, a spring moves the switch.

karlshea2y ago

I have a couple of these and they're great, it feels (and looks) like a regular switch.

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