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Ruby application to switch AC power loads via USB Serial driver and a Teensy dev board (Atmel AVR at90usb162)

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switchy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #393 among C repositories and #12,498 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

switchy is an open-source project written in C: Ruby application to switch AC power loads via USB Serial driver and a Teensy dev board (Atmel AVR at90usb162).

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/dbrady/switchy.git
cd switchy

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

switchy coordinates its core functionality through a modular C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed switchy into C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install switchy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dbrady/switchy.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for switchy.

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Import switchy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `switchy --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does switchy do? +

Ruby application to switch AC power loads via USB Serial driver and a Teensy dev board (Atmel AVR at90usb162)

What language is switchy written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is switchy actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 16, 2013 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does switchy have? +

switchy has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does switchy rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2 stars, dbrady/switchy is ranked #12,498 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #393 among C projects.

What license is switchy distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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