Yo compacters everywhere, >Robert Hutchins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez and askz:
>I plan on using one of my compact macs (probably an SE) to run home >automation software. Since it will be running all of the time, and since >the video uses the most power of the system, and since one of my main >reasons to use home automation is to cut down on energy use... > >Is there a relatively easy hardware hack to allow me to turn off the >video circuitry in my compact mac (ie. add a switch)? About a year or so ago, I recall that Clark Martin of this forum did some meter work to ascertain the actual power consumption of our compacts. Measured in volt-amps (va is nearly the same as watts), the SE came in at 42 va. That is pretty modest as power consumption goes. Clark's meterings showed the SE as the highest power consumer amongst our black and white compacts. The Classic was really a mizer measuring but 26.9 va. If you really want to save power, just use a Classic for your home automation. The CRT cathode heater filament is likely the biggest power user of the entire compact. If you must kill the CRT, try putting a manual switch in the CRT's filament circuit. Bill -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
