[mythtv-users] STB off
Michael T. Dean
mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Mon Sep 9 18:03:36 UTC 2013
On 09/09/2013 01:27 PM, Daryl McDonald wrote:
> Greetings Mythizens, It seems that since adding the "check_stb"
> script, that the stb is turned on when Myth or I turn on the PC, which
> is a good thing because as I've read and as my limited experience
> confirms, The DCT700 needs to be excited first before responding
> appropriately to IR. Now that the system is setup to turn itself on
> and off, I'm guessing that another line or so should be added to the
> "setwakeup.sh" to turn the stb off as a further power saving factor.
> Can anyone confirm and or direct in this endeavor? Below is "check_stb"
FWIW, I'd recommend measuring the at-the-wall power draw of the STB
while powered on and off. Many (most?) of them tend to have no
appreciable difference in power usage. A Kill-a-Watt is a great way to
test.
Mike
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