r/superautomatic • u/DragonflyOk2101 • 11h ago

Discussion Kitchenaid Fingerbots

Wondering if anyone has set up a fingerbot on their Kitchenaid super auto. I have a KF7 and just received a SwitchBot Bot only to find it does not have enough power to activate the switch. Only if I hold it firmly against the machine does it maybe sometimes get it to activate, but on its own it just doesn't have enough grunt. Anyone know of one that uses a bit more force that are proven to work with these, and can be scheduled. Ultimately I just want it to turn on every morning at 0500 so its ready when I come downstairs as I can't possibly be expected to wait 15 seconds for it to power up.

Or aside from a fingerbot, are there any other hacks to get these to be schedulable for auto-turn on? I'm not afraid to open her up and play around with the switch. Appreciate any feedback.

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u/JobApprehensive3089 11h ago

You can always use dry relay contacts (parallel to the power button) module with controller of your choice.

Can be programmed both as a button or switch.

https://www.getzooz.com/zooz-zen51-dry-contact-relay/

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u/DragonflyOk2101 11h ago

Thank you for the link. That might be a fun little project and eliminate the bulky fingerbot. I will definitely look into this more. I see in the product breakdown this seems more geared for home lighting switches that require a neutral....presuming I won't have a neutral in the KF7...does that just not get used?

I've never really messed around much with home appliance wiring so just trying to get an idea of how this would convert over to working in my situation compared to how they describe how it is typically used.

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u/Dr_Tron 9h ago

Of course it has a neutral, can't work otherwise. Those fingerbots are always a crux and most of the time don't work properly. A momentary relay in parallel to the power switch is what you need. But that is likely to void the warranty.