I’ve been diving into the world of Shelly devices lately, and I must say, they’ve been a fantastic addition to my smart home setup. I wanted to share some of my experiences and findings, especially with the Shelly Plus Uni and Shelly 1, in case others might find it useful or interesting. Shelly Plus Uni Minimal Timing Experiment One of the projects I’ve been working on involves pushing the limits of the Shelly Plus Uni’s SSR outputs to achieve minimal timing. This was partly out of curiosity and partly for a specific project where precise timing is crucial. Through some experimentation, I discovered that while the device can handle minimal pulses, there are some constraints. For instance, with a single channel setup, I managed to achieve a pulse duration of 79ms and a pause duration of 80ms. This was done using a simple script that toggled the output at regular intervals. However, when I tried to extend this to a two-channel setup, things got a bit tricky. The script would occasionally crash when the interval was set too low, but increasing it to 150ms stabilized the operation. Interestingly, there’s a slight delay of about 15ms between the two channels when they’re operated in an alternating fashion. This is likely due to the processing time required by the Shelly Plus Uni to handle the sequential commands. It’s a minor trade-off, but it’s good to be aware of when designing projects that require precise synchronization. Shelly 1 Output Issues On another note, I’ve been trying to get a Shelly 1 to control a lamp, but I’ve hit a bit of a snag. Despite wiring everything as per the instructions, the lamp doesn’t seem to turn on. The Shelly app recognizes the switch, and I can hear it clicking when I toggle it, but there’s no power reaching the lamp. I’ve double-checked the connections and even tried using a different lamp, but the issue persists. It’s possible that there’s a setting I’ve missed in the app or perhaps a firmware update that could resolve this. If anyone has encountered a similar issue or has any troubleshooting tips, I’d be grateful for the insight! Overall, my experience with Shelly devices has been overwhelmingly positive. Their versatility and ease of use make them a great choice for both simple and complex automation projects. I’m excited to continue exploring their capabilities and seeing how else I can integrate them into my smart home setup. Happy tinkering, and if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out!