New Project

I was thinking about writing software for a microcontroller that would operate a motor that would pull and push on the valve on my water softener. That way I could change the direction of the flow via a button that I would have up stairs. I am debating whether or not to make the device wireless or not. If I went wireless it would have to be a radio frequency. These seem to be the easiest to work with. Although the Bluetooth channel seems promising, but it is too costly and might not be effective in the range category. But I first need to find the right type of motor. I was just going to use a very basic micro board; all I really need it for is to make the switch between “drinking water” and “hard water” options.