Re: Switch on mains device from my PC

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From: prossid
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 05:04

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Michael C wrote:
> I have a program that I have written that works with a certain camera. I'd
> like to be able to switch the camera on and off from within my program. All
> I'm after is something like a powerboard that connects to the usb port that
> I can turn each socket on and off though some sort of command. Does anything
> like this exist? I thought it might for home automation but couldn't find
> anything that did exactly what I want. It doesn't have to be a 4 way
> powerboard, 1 would do.
>
> Thanks again,
> Michael

Silicon Chip November 04 issue - USB PowerUp - exactly what you are
looking for (I think)

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