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Re: Powering a remote wake up switch from automation PC



Genius idea, why didn't I think of that!

Solves all the problems, and the micro has to be plugged into the router
anyway to get network access.

Thanks Tim,

Simon

(Off to make a little custom power cable to fit the router power supply)

Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG) wrote:

> Just another thought - are your router and automation PC located close
> together? If so, tap off the routers power supply, and since that has
to
> be running to be able to wake up the PC you're not really using any
more
> juice than powering direct from the PC.
>
> HTH,
>
> Tim.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:  Phil Harris
> >
> > If you're looking for a 5v permanent feed then you should
> > have one on the power connector to the motherboard *OR* you
> > can probably pick one up from the WOL connector.
> >
> > Phil
>
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