BivarOpto, the Optoelectronics division of Bivar Inc, introduced a light pipe designed specifically to operate with board-mounted push-button switches, enabling non-lighted switch models to perform ...

One of those nights when it was too hot to sleep I decided to get a drink of cold water at three in the morning. I stepped into the second-floor hall and pushed the light switch. It is the old round, ...

This is an improved version of Anthony Smith’s designs for a latch on/latch off switch (see the whole series below). The new design switches a 120VAC load, and includes several much-needed details on ...

When trying to install home automation systems one problem that continually arises is a solution to push physical buttons on existing appliances, machines and gadgets. A number of companies are ...

The Belkin WeMo Light Switch replaces most single wall-mounted on/off switches and lets you control your lights from anywhere with an Internet connection. The switch connects to your home WiFi network ...