Indeed. That product was in fact considered; however, the whole system is being driven by a touch-screen lcd so the computer was going to be necessary already.
Additionally the computer would be controlling audio as well as receiving information over cellular internet and a gps radio signal...
The lights themselves are powered/engaged by a simple relay. This board is being used because it can control it's outputs from a computer via USB. The goal is to have complex rule-sets followed based upon a myriad of inputs ranging from temperature to ambient light to simple on/off on the 12v...
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I plan on using the following device: "[PLAIN Manual.pdf"]http://www.pc-control.co.uk/images/Wasp Manual.pdf[/URL] to monitor 12v lines in a jeep and respond with various actions.
A simple example:
Monitor the 12v+ line for the vehicles brights, when it gets hot (hot meaning...