[mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets

[Anthony Messina]

On Wednesday 05 November 2008 07:52:52 am Daniel Agar wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Jeff Wormsley <daworm at comcast.net> wrote:
> > They aren't exactly cheap, but stuff like this is readily available:
> >
> > http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7139308230.html
> >
> > There are lots of other serial or IP power strips.  People have been
> > using them to cycle power on their servers for quite a while.
> >
> > Jeff.
> >
> > Yan Seiner wrote:
> >> 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
>
> If you just want your stereo powered off when myth is off or sleeping
> I'd take a look at this
>
> DIY
> http://www.instructables.com/id/A_USB_Power_Controled_Plug_Strip_With_Isola
>tion/
>
> or APC solution
> http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020194&cid=P
>S.405

or this one if you also need battery backup:
http://apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE750G

thanks to the OP who turned me onto this idea.  i believe i'll get one of 
these.  no need to have the antenna amp, the cable box, or the receiver/amp 
on when myth is off!

-- 
Anthony -  http://messinet.com - http://messinet.com/~amessina/gallery
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