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... just tested the links and the last one doesn't go directly to the USB switch =&gt; but it's listed on that page. &nbsp;(It does a lot more than you need; and is the most expensive of the above options)<br />

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... just tested the links and the last one doesn't go directly to the USB switch => but it's listed on that page.  (It does a lot more than you need; and is the most expensive of the above options)


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Thanks, Gary. &nbsp;That's exactly what I needed.
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Thanks, Gary.  That's exactly what I needed.

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I want to build a device that will interface with a computer via USB or RS232 that will power a different computer on or off. &nbsp;I'm envisioning the device having &nbsp;a lead that will connect directly to the power leads on the target computer's motherboard, and a USB/serial cable heading to the &quot;controller&quot; computer's USB/serial port.<br />
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I know there are a million retail solultions out there -- I won't bore you with the details, but none of them work for me. &nbsp;I need to build one. &nbsp;<br />
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My question is simple: &nbsp;can anyone point me to readily available electronic components that would allow me to build this? &nbsp;Again, I don't want a packaged retail solution. &nbsp;I want the actual electronic components. &nbsp;<br />
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Thanks in advance.<br />
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Reg Natarajan
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I want to build a device that will interface with a computer via USB or RS232 that will power a different computer on or off.  I'm envisioning the device having  a lead that will connect directly to the power leads on the target computer's motherboard, and a USB/serial cable heading to the "controller" computer's USB/serial port.

I know there are a million retail solultions out there -- I won't bore you with the details, but none of them work for me.  I need to build one.  

My question is simple:  can anyone point me to readily available electronic components that would allow me to build this?  Again, I don't want a packaged retail solution.  I want the actual electronic components.  

Thanks in advance.

Reg Natarajan

Building a device to power on/off computers

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