[mythtv-users] HD-PVR power cycling
Andre
mythtv-list at dinkum.org.uk
Mon Apr 25 18:26:32 UTC 2011
On 25 Apr 2011, at 18:28, Gavin Hurlbut wrote:
> I'm considering producing a nice little USB dongle to power on/off the HD-PVR in the times that it decides to misbehave for whatever reason. I was wondering:
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> How many people would be interested in getting one? I don't know the cost yet, but I will look into that over the next few days.
How about something using a USB serial adaptor, it's pretty common to use DTR to signal there is a similar example here:
http://www.bolis.com/amillar/electronics/serial-port-control-power-switch
You wouldn't need the AC power relay so would be even simpler, a few minutes googling comes up with many similar projects.
btw I don't have a HD-PVR but I am an Electronics Engineer.
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> The biggest concern at this time is finding matching power plugs such that there would be no cutting of power cables required. Other than that, it's basically a relay and USB glue. I would be writing the script to drive it as well. If anyone with an HD-PVR has a micrometer and can measure the barrel size and pin size, it would make the power plug selection a lot simpler.
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> So, how much interest would there be?
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