Redrum wrote: > I read through the thread and I have a slightly different understanding > of what the OP is looking for. He would like to use IR to obtain the > same function as using a browser to access the pcp UI page, and > initiating the "shutdown" button. > > As mentioned by others: > 1) Power would still be "on" on the pi, just pcp would be > stopped/shutdown. > 2) In order to restore pcp operation, physical power would have to be > removed and reestablished in order to restart pcp, so he would not have > a corresponding "power on" IR function. > > As mentioned by @Paul-, there are pi boards available that could remove > and restore power from the pi, but since pcp should be shutdown before > removing power, it seems like the OP's request could be useful (in > conjunction with a pi accessory board). > > Personally, I just keep pcp (sever only) running 24/7, but on one of my > systems I have an old integrated amp and a DAC that do not have IR > on/off capabilities, and I am still looking for an IR solution besides > X10**, so they remain on as well (unless I remember to turn them off > :)). > > **Try looking for an IR controlled power strip/block, they don't exist. > Only RF, probably due to need for no line of sight. If somebody knows > something, please let me know. > > Jim
Exactly, I want the same functionally that the web "shutdown" button do but with a IR controller. After pcp was shutdown, I would shutdown the amp by its power button and would remove the physical power to power off my system (powering off the Raspberry Pi and the amp that are connected to a socket) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jokte's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=73072 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=116960 _______________________________________________ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
