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Griffin Powermate (Update OCT 14, 08)

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DaOld Man:

I havent tried it yet, but Im thinking if you put a switch in the +5vdc wire of the USB cable to the PM, you can basically do the same.
I was thinking of using a time delay relay that would turn on the PM this way after the PC has time to boot.
But I couldnt get the PM to respond everytime by unplug/plugging. Sometimes I have to un/plug a couple of times.

whammoed:

I usually just put my juke computer into standby mode, so it hasn't or won't be much of an issue.

FYI, the knob for the powermate fits nicely on the product i'm working on.

sewerrat:

I know where you're coming from, because I fought with my powermate for 2 days.
But it has now been working flawless for well over a year.
What I did (assuming your using XP) was go to the device manager, find the powermate under the USB devices (device manager didn't report it as a powermate, but rather a mouse device), right click, properties, install driver manually, then navigate to the CD with the driver and install it that way.
Been at least 15 months with no issues . . power up and shut down every night.
GL  :cheers:

DaOld Man:

Thanks sewerrat..

I booted this morning and the PM came up just fine. This is two times in a row.
If (when) it messes up again i will try what you suggested.

javeryh:

Wow - great news.  I hope that fix works for everyone.

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