Editing Outputs (section)

== What are Outputs? ==

Outputs are the physical connection between Smart Box and an external device that it is controlling such as a lamp or motor.
Smart Box has two types of output sockets, the blue and red ‘Digital Outputs’ on the top of the case and the ‘motor’ outputs on the side.

=== Digital Outputs ===

The eight digital outputs are designed to switch on and off lamps and buzzers or similar devices.
Each output can be switched on and off individually and, using the Smart Move software, the power from each socket can be varied so that, for example, a lamp can be dimmed.
The device is connected between the red and blue sockets.
When the output is 'on' 5 volts will be available between each pair of sockets and the indicator beside each socket will light.

=== Motor Outputs ===

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The motor outputs are pairs of sockets labelled A,B,C,D on the side of the case.
These pairs of sockets give 5 volts.
They can be switched on and off and the direction of current flow can be changed to allow a motor to be reversed.
As with the digital outputs, the power output can be varied through the software, so that motor speed can be controlled.

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'''Warning''' ''The outputs on Smart Box are protected against a ‘short circuit’ by overload protection, but as with any electrical power outlet you should take care to avoid shorting the outputs as large currents can flow.''
''Tip - When connecting devices that have sockets on them such as a motor, plug the leads into the motor before you plug them into Smart Box so that the connectors cannot touch together.''
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