[mythtv-users] STB off

[Michael T. Dean]

On 09/09/2013 01:27 PM, Daryl McDonald wrote:
> Greetings Mythizens, It seems that since adding the "check_stb" 
> script, that the stb is turned on when Myth or I turn on the PC, which 
> is a good thing because as I've read and as my limited experience 
> confirms, The DCT700 needs to be excited first before responding 
> appropriately to IR. Now that the system is setup to turn itself on 
> and off, I'm guessing that another line or so should be added to the 
> "setwakeup.sh" to turn the stb off as a further power saving factor. 
> Can anyone confirm and or direct in this endeavor? Below is "check_stb"

FWIW, I'd recommend measuring the at-the-wall power draw of the STB 
while powered on and off.  Many (most?) of them tend to have no 
appreciable difference in power usage.  A Kill-a-Watt is a great way to 
test.

Mike