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| ivwshane:
I know there have been plenty of similar topics but my setup might be unique. I just got my smart strip power strip and I'm trying to figure out the best way to use this thing. I can power up my computer using the tv as the control device but then I run into the problem of when I shut down my computer I still will have to manually shut down the tv. I can power off the tv if I use the computer as the control device but then I have the problem of the tv not being able to power ON automatically. My tv powers on by a simple momentary switch and I could very easily replace the switch or solder it to something else if I have to. The question is what would I connect it to? Anyone have any ideas on how I could simplify this? |
| richms:
This is a problem with TVs that dont power back on. Can you just hold the power button in with something? |
| ivwshane:
I feel like an idiot :banghead: I assumed that because the power button on the tv was a momentary switch and that holding it down would simply turn the tv off and on, so I didn't bother checking:o Ok so I can hold down the button and power the pc and tv on and off via the pc. Which leads me to my next question; Since I can hold down the button on the tv couldn't I just replace it with a standard on/off button/switch? Also if I want to have a master switch which controls power from the wall into the cab is there a certain type of switch or a certain rating I need to be aware of before buy one? For example, I have an old power supply that I gutted for parts and that included an ac male connector: and a toggle switch like this: The male connector says: 10A 250V, the switch says this: 5A 250VAC 10A 125VAC 7A 250VAC That would connect to the cord from the wall. Inside the cab I would have another male connector where the smart strip would connect. |
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