slow-start-power-socket/README.md

# Slow-Start Power Socket

If connecting all your devices at the same time is tripping a circuit breaker, you need a *slow-start power socket*.

This device controls a strip of power sockets, enabling them individually one by one with a delay. This way there is a much smaller spike in electricity usage, which helps to avoid tripping the circuit breaker.

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## Overview

A microcontroller is powered from a 5V brick (always connected). It controls a set of relays, which in turn enable power to individual power sockets. Upon boot the microcontroller waits a few seconds before enabling each of the power sockets. Then it sits idly by until the next power outage. All of this is enclosed in an electrical distribution box.

## Bill of Materials
- microcontroller (Arduino)
- multi-relay module
- 5V power brick
- electrical distribution box
- power sockets modules for the distribution box
- corded power plug
- cables suitable for electrical wiring
- speaker (optional)
- circuit breaker (optional)

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