I have a dishwasher that does not open automatically when finished. I can detect when it is finished through a power adapter, but need to open it somehow. Any tips? Is fingerbot strong enough?

  • Stampela@startrek.website
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    7 hours ago

    Not sure what kind of dishwasher we’re talking about, but I have a SwitchBot and it’s made to push buttons: it wouldn’t be anywhere near powerful enough to open a dishwasher (as I know them)

    • just_another_person@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      It says it supports up to 4.8 grams of force. More than enough to pop a lid or door open. Other option is a solenoid relay that definitely will, but that’s not going to fit very cleanly behind a dishwasher and cabinet setup.