"Power Genie" the only smart power strip in Australia? SOLVED: No it isn't.

[rabidpuppy]

Doing a search for smart power strips (that turn off devices based on a single control devices on/off status) in Australia seems to have a different result, and the only device which has this functions appears to be the Power Genie which is AUD$60.  Is this the only pre-made option available here to power on/off all devices in a cabinet?

Cheers.

[BASS!]

Yeah I did some searches and was unable to find anything. I wonder if you could hack the power board, and rewire it to accept 220v? You could probably just re-mount the guts in a au strip and do a little bit of a hack. Any electrical engineers around? Andy Warne could probably think of something.

[thePrimativ]

Silicone Chip Mag did a USB control hack for an AU power board a while back
Ill see if i can dig it out for you if you want,
maybe get you a copy Im in Tassie

Cheers
 

[ghettodish]

Search for SpyStyle's instructions. He shows how to make one cheap using a standard power strip and a relay for a car.

[rabidpuppy]

I'm a bit colourblind so don't fancy doing any proper electrical hacks.  What (if anything) are other Aussies doing for a one-button = everything on solution in cabinets?

Cheers.

[Hoagie_one]

Took me a while to find it, but here is an archived page of the built it yourself method I use.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030424193007/home.bendcable.com/werstlein/

[andymcrae]

Jaycar sells a master/slave power board but it's about the same price as the Power Genie...

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4062

Crest Electronics (Brisbane) also make a smart power board, but their website says it cost $249.95!

[rabidpuppy]

Jaycar sells a master/slave power board but it's about the same price as the Power Genie...

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4062

That sounds perfect.  The power genie thing doesn't actually include a power board you add your own from what I can tell, so this sounds better.   Retail store is better for me too.

Cheers!

[loadman]

Cool

I need one of these

[wweumina]

I was in Bunnings today.  Master/Slave powerboard for $53.  I think it was Jackson brand and was labelled as 'Environmentally Friendly Powerstrip'.  It was six power sockets in a row so was quite long.  1 was a normal socket, then 1 master and 4 slaves.  A bit cheaper than the Jaycar one anyway...

[BASS!]

Man, that thing looks really high quality. I'm going to need to open a new thread for smart strip alternatives, as it is a bit flimsy.

[greyhound35]

Hi Guys,

I believe that the jackson powerboard is also available at Officeworks.  I think it was about the $60 mark when i bought mine
 

[rabidpuppy]

This is the link for the Jackson one.  I just saw it at Safeway for AUD$45.99, on special $9 off.   Sold!

Thanks everyone.

[HoopstarsGarage]

This is how I've done it in my cab's...




Hoops

[swamprat96]

I bought the jaycar product metioned in this thread. It does not work. The stupid thing relies on the master unit drawing no current at all. All modern PC's draw a little bit of power as they use a momentary switch

[swamprat96]

The Jackson power board mentioned on this thread works perfectly

[thePrimativ]

just found this little beauty online. cheap too

Powermite DD    ( http://www.nicemite.com/PowermiteDD/PowermiteDD.htm )   

Powermite DD is a power management module for tapping into your PC's power supply. In its most basic form its a great way to route 5v and 12v lines to peripherals. It has 2 terminal block positions for 5v, 2 terminal block positions for 12v and 4 terminal block positions for ground. More advanced users can use its transistor/relay combo to switch on and off things like a monitor, marquee light, or Q-Bert knocker. Can be set to take HI 5v sources for switching like a jumper from the 5v terminal block or an output from the parallel port. Can also be configured for LO sources like an LED driver board or certain keyboard encoders. LED indicators light up when relays are activated. Check out the video where the unit is configured to turn on a lava lamp when the computer turns on. You can easily turn any old power strip into a "smart" power strip. Can be mounted to wood or even in a pc case using pcb mounting feet.

A quick vid of it working
http://www.nicemite.com/PowermiteDD/PowermiteDD.MPG