electronicsPilot Build
Overview
An automation board for simple appliance switching, safety controls and modular home demonstrations.
Our experience
Piloted with university makerspace students. Focused on safe relay switching, modular expansion, and demo-ready packaging for training sessions.
AutomationPilot Build2026
Published June 1, 2026
Project members
Siliya Hardware Group · Board designUniversity Makerspace · Pilot testingPeter Kamanga · Safety review
Partners
- HomeTech Collective
- Mzuzu Technical University
Funders
- Innovation Accelerator Fund
Competitions
National IoT Prototype Challenge
2026
Submitted the relay hub for modular home automation demonstrations.
Events attended
University Makerspace Demo Day
Organizer2026 · Mzuzu Technical University
Hosted a live build session using the relay hub as the core demo kit.