[mythtv-users] Invisible Myth Box

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 09:53:38 +1000
Marty Ravell wrote:

> Yep. This was the first thing I thought of as well. 
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> There is a cheap one I've seen in the shops with the sensor on the end of a
> wire. My issue is more that I'd like to do this remotely since I've spent a
> whole heap of time getting rid of cables etc.
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> If I have a way of accessing the temp on the machine I can do things like
> kick off a shutdown or fire an email when the temp hits a predetermined
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automate it with lm-sensors. use the tools that are already about :-)

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> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Michael.S.G.
> Sent: Monday, 1 August 2005 9:41 AM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Invisible Myth Box
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> Not quite CPU temp (But is that really necessary?)
> What about a cheap outdoor temp sensor in the box?
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> I have my server under a staircase, And the temp sensor sits in a little
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> Whenever I go past the stairs, I can see the operating temp.
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> Yeah, I though about building it into Myth somehow. (Actual CPU/MB temp)
>  But I really wanted something I could check without looking at a
> TV/Monitor!
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>     ATB
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> Marty Ravell wrote: 
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> This might be slightly OT but I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a
> utility to monitor the temp of my CPU?
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> In an effort to obtain high WAF I have relocated my amps, the cable box and
> a new (almost installed) MythTV box to a purpose built plywood cabinet that
> now lives in the crawl space under my house. It is maybe a little less
> convenient in some ways but I figure once the Myth box is completely setup
> there isn't much need to get at the thing physically. To get the IR to work
> (cable box as well as PVR-350) I built an Infra-red Extender kit (Jaycar
> KC-5209) and put the receiver in a standard wall plate on the skirting
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> Kinda cool really (if I do say so myself), the idea is that the only things
> you see in the living room are the TV and the speakers.
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> I've vented the box and am about to install some fans but would like to get
> an idea of how hot the Myth box is running. I can VNC in to run this tool of
> course. No need to have something pretty integrated into the UI.
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> Any ideas?
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Nick Rout