2012-10-12, 10:48
I feared this may be the case! (other than a whole lot of Linux command lines which are beyond me)
What is a viable solution? Flirc?
What is a viable solution? Flirc?
(2012-09-19, 09:58)henningdalgaard Wrote: Has anyone tried this? It looks like the perfect product.
The PCS-MA
Power switching and media control, all-in-one.
No drivers required. Win/Linux compatible.
Use your own MCE (RC6), universal (set to MCE RC6), or Harmony remote (set to MCE RC6).
External IR receiver head on 6 foot cable -- full or short height slot plate, your choice.
Included USB cable connects to external USB PC plug for fast, reliable installation.
Three internal power connection options available.
$49 + Shipping
(2012-10-15, 20:13)truthlesshero Wrote: Just to let everyone know, i got a response from SIMEREC:I just installed a Simerec PCS-2 and I love it. However, i would *highly* suggest you try the USB route over the "single splice" option. They have some documentation about how the splicing works - you should read it. As an electrical engineer I opted not to do it at all. Splicing didn't seem like a very safe option to me - I just cut the wire, stripped and soldered it, then covered it with shrink tube. The idea of the splice is to cut through the plastic coating on the purple 5V ATX line coming from your power supply, and to make an electrical connection to the wire inside. Again, I've never used one of these wire splicing devices - but I never would given how error prone that process sounds to me.
"Hi,
Yes, the PCS-M handles both power on/off via the 2-pin connector on the motherboard, and handles MCE/RC6 control via USB. There is a Molex 4-pin pass-through power connector that allows the PCS-M to determine the power state of the PC for proper switching. By default, the PCS-M draws power from a single splice connection to the ATX power supply. However, if your PC has a USB connection that supplies power even when the PC is off, then we can supply you with a version of PCS-M that draws power from the same USB connection used for the MCE/RC6 control -- eliminating the need for a splice connection or ATX power supply. Note that the PCS-M is supplied with a short USB cable to connect to a rear, external USB plug.
Currenlty, the PCS-M can only be ordered by contacting us by email, and the next batch will ship early next week.
Thanks, and contact any time."
so i think i'm going to order one...i don't think my pc drives power to my usb while the computer is off (bios setting maybe?) ..but regardless, even if it uses the molex connection, this thing seems legit and cheap way to get the htpc to turn on and off on any motherboard and mce remote...
i'll keep you guys posted when i get it
(2012-10-15, 21:47)teaguecl Wrote:(2012-10-15, 20:13)truthlesshero Wrote: Just to let everyone know, i got a response from SIMEREC:I just installed a Simerec PCS-2 and I love it. However, i would *highly* suggest you try the USB route over the "single splice" option. They have some documentation about how the splicing works - you should read it. As an electrical engineer I opted not to do it at all. Splicing didn't seem like a very safe option to me - I just cut the wire, stripped and soldered it, then covered it with shrink tube. The idea of the splice is to cut through the plastic coating on the purple 5V ATX line coming from your power supply, and to make an electrical connection to the wire inside. Again, I've never used one of these wire splicing devices - but I never would given how error prone that process sounds to me.
"Hi,
Yes, the PCS-M handles both power on/off via the 2-pin connector on the motherboard, and handles MCE/RC6 control via USB. There is a Molex 4-pin pass-through power connector that allows the PCS-M to determine the power state of the PC for proper switching. By default, the PCS-M draws power from a single splice connection to the ATX power supply. However, if your PC has a USB connection that supplies power even when the PC is off, then we can supply you with a version of PCS-M that draws power from the same USB connection used for the MCE/RC6 control -- eliminating the need for a splice connection or ATX power supply. Note that the PCS-M is supplied with a short USB cable to connect to a rear, external USB plug.
Currenlty, the PCS-M can only be ordered by contacting us by email, and the next batch will ship early next week.
Thanks, and contact any time."
so i think i'm going to order one...i don't think my pc drives power to my usb while the computer is off (bios setting maybe?) ..but regardless, even if it uses the molex connection, this thing seems legit and cheap way to get the htpc to turn on and off on any motherboard and mce remote...
i'll keep you guys posted when i get it
Bottom line - the splice option is technically "solderless", but it involves breaking the seal of plastic around a power cable and making an electrical connection to the conductor inside. I think the USB option is a much better solution - use that if it is at all possible.
(2012-11-19, 06:41)popesterb Wrote: Hi all, another newbie here.
Has anyone actually drilled a hole in a Silverstone ML-03 and mounted the Inteset Infrared Receiver? I have just bought all my first HTPC parts and am in the process of putting it all together.
Step 1 - Open the box
Step 2 - Install Inteset IR Receiver
I'm stuck on Step 2!
Any tips/ideas/photos would be appreciated.
Thanks!
(2012-11-19, 14:26)Bleikur Wrote: I successfully drilled a hole through the front panel of my Silverstone ML-03.
(2012-11-19, 14:26)Bleikur Wrote: I then put a piece of isolating tape (slightly larger than the CIR board) on the metal bottom of the case just behind the hole and fastened the receiver there by putting 3-4 small bits of double-sided tape on the bottom of the CIR board (on areas where there is no solder or conductors). There it sits firmly behind the hole.