[mythtv-users] HD-PVR issues - is there a solution?

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Thanks. I'm planning to use a msp430 launchpad with a digital relay to
cycle the power to hdpvr.

On Feb 24, 2011, at 11:06 PM, Ken Bass <kbass at kenbass.com> wrote:

> On 2/24/2011 7:29 PM, list list wrote:
>> What did you use for a remote power strip?  A mechanical timer?
>
> No I used devices controlled via 'zwave'.
>
> I used the following zwave controlled power outlet. I simply plugged a
> regular power strip into it.
> http://www.amazon.com/45604-Technology-Outdoor-Lighting-Control/dp/B0013V8K3O
>
> - It was on sale at radio shack for $15.
>
> I use the following zwave USB controller
> http://www.amazon.com/TrickleStar-300ZW-US-W-Z-Wave-USB-Stick/dp/B002NHLD2W
>
> - I got it for about $30.
>
> I use the software from the openzwave project to control the device. I
> wrote a python based program that
> queries the myth backend to determine if anything is recording or not,
> and if so, it sleeps until recording is idle. Once I have a record free
> window, I issue the switch off, wait 20 seconds, and switch on commands.
> Using a mechanical timer would not allow this unless I could guarantee a
> time I was never recording.
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