{"id":71,"date":"2021-10-29T23:45:47","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T04:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planetadkins.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2021-11-02T14:10:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T19:10:27","slug":"raspberry-pi-router-relay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetadkins.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi Router Relay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this video we show you how to create a “watchdog” for your Internet connection using a Raspberry Pi. If the Raspberry Pi can’t reach Google, it will reboot your cable modem and router. I also show you how to start the script on boot, and a few things you’ll want to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Link: https:\/\/youtu.be\/u2ySB-xfd-o<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times:
0:25 – What do we need?
1:32 – How does it work?
4:24 – Using Raspberry Pi GPIO Pins (a primer)
6:05 – Why this specific relay board?
8:30 – Test code walk through – testing the relay board
11:56 – See the test code in action
12:27 – Full code walk through with Internet test
17:55 – Making the script run every time the RPi boots
20:40 – Wiring it up using two extension cords for parts
43:50 – Live test with two lamps
46:39 – Outtake with Maddox the Airedale!
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Parts used:
(Note – As of October 2021 Amazon prices are quite high. You may want to search elsewhere)
Raspberry Pi 4 – https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mxKpJw
Relay Board – https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZObEqL
Dupont Wires – https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bpH8po
Brown Extension Cord: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BrUg85
White Extension Cord: hhttps:\/\/amzn.to\/3nHYZO5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relay Demo Code: https:\/\/planetadkins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/relay_demo.txt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relay Production Code: https:\/\/planetadkins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/router_relay.tx<\/a>t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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