Do you have a 2nd button on your Glowforge? No More Back Ache

Easily turn off and on your Air Filter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84QEl8SfvJk

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Smart! I use one of those on my bedside lamp, but it hadn’t occurred to me to do the same for my filter or external fan!

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Cool project, some satisfaction in all that tech.

If you’re not into the tech angle, this a bit of a complicated solution. There are plenty of remote switches that just work with no setup or network.

From the simple:

Cordinate, White/Gray, Designer Switch Plug with Braided Cord, 6 Ft Long Power Cable, for Tabletop or Wall Mount, Perfect for Lamps/Seasonal Lights, 3 Prong, Slip Resistant Base, 41095 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFMNJLH

Or a single remote outlet:

DEWENWILS Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch, RF Remote Control ON OFF Light Switch Kit, No Interference, 15 AMP Heavy Duty, 100 FT Range, Compact Side Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HWB0TPU

Or for controlling a whole set of things:

Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Outlet Light Switch for Lights, Lamps, Christmas Decorations, Plug and Go, Up to 100 ft. Range, FCC, ETL Listed, White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQELHBS/

I use option #2 to control my Christmas tree.

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Great idea–and thanks @evansd2 for other options–I just have the basic, but has me thinking of doing this for my main power, since it’s rather a stretch for me to reach the power switch!

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We have a number of “Smart” switches/lightbulbs/outlets, but I swear by these Etekcity outlets for ease of use (and lack of Internet reliance). We have half a dozen of them. The only flaw being that there are only so many frequencies for the remotes. Last Christmas I had an overlap between one string of lights and my exhaust fan.

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