[TriLUG] remote power on/off device

Jon Carnes jonc at nc.rr.com
Tue Sep 16 11:19:54 EDT 2003


Wow! That's a very cool device.  how much did it cost?

On Tue, 2003-09-16 at 10:42, Michael Thompson wrote:
> 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




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