We're building new automated observatories at work and apparently "supply TTL high to a pin when the roof position sensor is closed" is too hard.

My kingdom for someone who knows what a transistor is.

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Like, I'll admit the old designs are more complicated because they built their own DC power supplies for some reason, but... why would you do that now when you can buy a PSU module off mouser for like five bucks

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