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krick:

Because half the fun is trying to make it yourself.

You can get a power strip for $5 and a relay for less than $10.
So for less $15 and a little effort, you can make a "smart strip" type device yourself.

Plus, you get the bragging rights that go along with that....
"See that? [points at power strip-relay hybrid]...  I made it myself."

I'm fairly certain that most of the repeat posters here actually like working on thier cabinets more than actually playing games on them.

At least I know I do.  :)


rchadd:


--- Quote from: koolmoecraig on June 23, 2004, 02:22:49 am ---Why not just buy a SMART STRIP? They are under $30

--- End quote ---

because they don't work in the UK

i was thinking of implementing similar - but was going to usin one of the disk drive power connectors off the  ATX PSU to switch the relay.

crashwg:

I'm going with USB due to the fact there will probably be a laptop in the cab for a good amount of time and I doubt the smartstip would work correctly with the way laptops consume electricity.  But I could be wrong...

But back on track.
Is there any harm in connecting the 5v from a usb cable to a relay?  Would a relay consume enough electricity not to cause a short?  Should I put an LED or a resistor in line just in case?

crashwg:

So no one else has anything to tell me?

I REALY don't want to blow my USB ports!

AlanS17:

Hook up a cheapo USB hub in-line. If anything goes, it should be the hub. Then you'll know!

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