On Mon, 20 Aug 2007, Jason Cerundolo wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking for a way to turn off power to a usb port or hub. For > example, to control a usb-powered light or fan. I am trying to find a > software solution not involving discrete components or physical > interaction. I found this site: > http://www.gniibe.org/ac-power-by-usb/ac-power-control.html which makes > me think it is possible. I have a usb hub that supports per-port power > switching and another that only supports ganged power switching. Any > help or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
Be careful, because many hubs that _claim_ to support power switching do not actually perform it. The web site you mentioned includes a program you can use to switch the port power. Is there anything else you need? Alan Stern ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Linux-usb-users@lists.sourceforge.net To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
