Hi all,

Hope this isn't too off topic for people :-)

I need to be able to switch/dim some lighting from a pic
controlled system.

The actual target lighting will be pairs of 12v halogen spots
such as you find in most low-voltage desk lamps or alike.

The circuit I'm after should produce either 0<->12v or
0 <-> 240v on the output and take something I can connect
to a pic on the other side.

Software is my game with a little bit of 'plug the black boxes
together' digital electronics so I'm out of my depth here :-)

Does anyone have any pointers/urls/circuits/tips/etc that might
help ?

Cheers,

Mark

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