2016-04-27, 12:36
Funnily, the discussion between noggin and wrxtasy on the merits of C2 vs RPi3 is quite informative as to which horse better suits your course...
(2016-04-27, 12:36)JustAnotherUser Wrote: Funnily, the discussion between noggin and wrxtasy on the merits of C2 vs RPi3 is quite informative as to which horse better suits your course...
(2016-04-28, 12:37)Sharpey Wrote: Hi again.
I opted to get a Raspberry Pi in the end, despite it being over budget. I've just realsied though, the device has no on/off switch. I imagine you can power down from within Kodi, but how do you switch it back on? Surely it can't be a matter of plugging the micro USB in and out? I intend to have a 1TB HDD permanently attached to this so I want this powered on and off correctly, I don't want to risk damaging it.
I can't believe this is even an issue!
I appreciate any help.
(2016-04-28, 14:09)Sharpey Wrote: It's an Intenso one, only bought in the last couple of years. I think it does spin down on its own.
Turning the system off is easy enough from within Kodi, and it's played the files I've tested so far well. Turning it on is the only real issue at the moment as plugging the cable in and out is a little cumbersome. I know you can leave it on but I know what my sister/brother in law are like, it will seem alien to them and they will moan about i.
Is there an easy to install on/off switch anyone can recommend?
(2016-04-28, 19:37)Sharpey Wrote: Thanks for the suggestion mate, not really what I'm looking for though.
I've seen something called the RemotePi board, but that with the case it needs is almost as much as a Pi itself.
Is there a way to make the Pi go to sleep and wake up via an app? Would Kore do that?
(2016-04-28, 23:38)noggin Wrote:(2016-04-28, 19:37)Sharpey Wrote: Thanks for the suggestion mate, not really what I'm looking for though.
I've seen something called the RemotePi board, but that with the case it needs is almost as much as a Pi itself.
Is there a way to make the Pi go to sleep and wake up via an app? Would Kore do that?
The Pi doesn't have PC-style sleep/hibernate options AIUI - it's on or off. It's like any other consumer piece of kit these days in reality - usually the only difference between on and standby is an LED...
(2016-04-28, 14:31)jmalcolm001 Wrote:(2016-04-28, 14:09)Sharpey Wrote: It's an Intenso one, only bought in the last couple of years. I think it does spin down on its own.
Turning the system off is easy enough from within Kodi, and it's played the files I've tested so far well. Turning it on is the only real issue at the moment as plugging the cable in and out is a little cumbersome. I know you can leave it on but I know what my sister/brother in law are like, it will seem alien to them and they will moan about i.
Is there an easy to install on/off switch anyone can recommend?
Here is an on/off switch with a remote control for $10 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-32555-Weathe...1_2&sr=8-2