Remote control with power on? (1 Viewer)

[jimwin]

I'm trying to finish off my HTPC, and I'm looking for a way to power it on and off via remote control.

My spec is:
Antec NSK1300 case
Foxcon P4M9000 motherboard
Intel E2140
2GB RAM
500GB HDD
Logitech MX5000 Blutooth Keyboard / Mouse
Cyberlink Remote Reciever
Logitech Harmony 555

I've been searching around, and I don't think my IR receiver will ever work to power the PC on. Does anyone know of a product that will allow me to use my Harmony to power the PC on (and off too!). I've noticed that some of the other Antec cases have a built in IR receiver that plugs into the ATX power switch, so I think I need something that does that?

 

[mrmojo666]

MCE remote

 

[jimwin]

Thanks mrmojo, but can you be a little more specific? For info, I am currently able to bring my HTPC in and out of standby via the remote, but not power up.

I wasn't aware this would be any different with a MCE remote, unless the receiver links into the ATX power switch jumper on the motherboard?

 

[Flerbizky]

My OrigenAE case came with a display which hacks into the main supply from the PSU -> MoBo to be able to start the HTPC from fully off.. I'm not aware of any other options..

It's a fully MCE compatible remote as well.

 

[jimwin]

Thanks Flerbizky!
I've looked at the OrigenAE site, and it looks like they make the IR receiver and remote package for any PC case. Unfortunately, there is only 1 UK supplier, and they only stock the "VFD" version, at £60!
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=992&cat=0&page=1

This seems to be a popular idea at the moment, as there is a recent article at Toms Hardware too.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Remote-Contol-PC-Remote-Controls-OrigenAE,review-30003.html

It does look like the Omaura remote kit does the same at a more reasonable price though:

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=4333&cat=0&page=3

Has anyone tried the Omaura kit?

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

It does look like the Omaura remote kit does the same at a more reasonable price though

It's just a mce clone, and does not do hardware power on\off.

 

[jimwin]

Are you sure about the Omaura not having hardware power on/off? Looking at the details on the Omaura web site, it looks like it hooks up to the motherboard - front panel power switch connectors.

http://www.omaura.com/mceirkit.html

http://www.omaura.com/downloads/TFMCEIRKITWIRING.PDF

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Any volunteers on this one, website from what i can see does not explicitly say this will power up from off (next bad word), but wiring diagram insinuates it may do.

Wish manufacturers would promote the really good points on things like this and make it crystal clear of its capabilities.

Looks like the new Vista mce philips remote, possibly you are going to be our guinea pig on this one.

Really hope this works out, would be a nice green alternative to the mce remote.

 

[Flerbizky]

Any volunteers on this one, website from what i can see does not explicitly say this will power up from off (next bad word), but wiring diagram insinuates it may do.

Judging from the schematics, I don't think it'll power on from completely off. If it doesn't hook up to the PSUs 5v standby power, the receiver won't get any power to keep the receiver online.

I'm tempted by their OLED though - That's drool factor 100 !...

 

[pbb]

I've got the Silverstone ST16M, which includes a SoundGraph (iMON) display and remote. (I believe it's an OEM Type C.) As far as I know this can turn the PC on and off, it is connected to the powersupply cables. But I hardly ever turn the HTPC off, I just use standby.