[TriLUG] remote power on/off device

[Michael Thompson]

I built this box: 
http://electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1610.htm

It does not have power outlets, but outlet(s) can be attached for up to
8 devices.  (Very easy)  Runs through the serial port and will hold the
relay state (on|off) if you disconnect the data line.  I just use `echo
"{command}" >> /dev/tty1` to control it now, would like to actually
script something more powerful later to take advantage of the 4 inputs.

If this is too much, surf the rest of the site, there are smaller, more
simple relay control projects that would do just fine for a couple of
devices.

I actually use it to control a few lights and my sprinkler system zones
with cron.  (Yard powered by Linux!)

HTH!

--mike

On Tue, 2003-09-16 at 10:32, Ralph Blach wrote:
> Does anybody know of a coputer controlable  power on/off device.  I want be able to recycle power to my
> DSL modem from my computer.  The device should plug into a parallel port/serial port and be
> able to turn power 120 volt power on and off on command.
> 
> Chip
-- 
Michael Thompson <thompson at easternrad.com>
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