[mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets

Jason spuppet at comcast.net
Tue Nov 4 22:11:56 UTC 2008


Hi Yan,

A while back, I was looking for similar control for the cable box that 
occasionally would need a power cycle.  I had looked into the following: 
http://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.html

I eventually decided on a BH500NET from APC.  It's got 3 switchable ports as 
well as battery backup.  I will say that web interface for the BH500NET is 
just about the worst implementation of a web interface I've ever seen, but I 
was able to develop some scripts that use curl to automate switching of 
outlets.

Jason

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Yan Seiner" <yan at seiner.com>
To: "Discussion about mythtv" <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 12:54 PM
Subject: [mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets


Is anyone using a USB or RS232 controlled power strip?  If so, which one?

I can't find anything close to what I need - something basic and simple
I can turn on and off at will via a script.

I'd like to be able to turn my stereo on and off when myth starts and
stops.....

--Yan



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