I want to control a 12 or 24 Volt X Amp DC motor and have it rotating in two directions. The motor is used to turn the spindles of the skylight and thus open and close the skylight window (button operated, auto-open when heat, auto-closed when strong wind or rain, etc., via Homey). So I need to be able to apply current as plus-minus (say right-turn) or minus-plus (say left-turn) to the motor poles (for x number of seconds).
What is the possibility for this, via (z-wave) switch(es) or otherwise?
Thanks for any help.
Look for a Qubino device for this (z-wave) but that needs 24V dc input.
If you can find a physical switch to do what you want, you can operate it with a Switchbot - or two.
Just FYI, Shelly now sells Shelly Qubino zwave devices.
The €15,- Shelly Uni wifi device also can act as two-direction motor controller. It has 2 dry contacts, and can be powered by
8-24 VAC / 9-28 VDC / 5 VDC (stabilized, via +5 VDC and GND)
Suitable for small appliances with low-voltage AC and DC applications (8-24 VAC, 9-28 VDC, and 5 VDC)
https://www.shelly.com/en/products/shop/shelly-plus-uni-1
Txs, all. For every hint. I’ll go with the Qubino option for now. Will report back after testing.
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