little 'Gadgets'

SSJ Goku · 16-August-04, 05:45 PM

Only want a little info....

Getting a new system soon and been lookin at the MTV show "pimp my ride", hence looking @ sites like this. Wondering if anyone knows of a gadget that can turn a pc on (or off) that is the size of a key chain. I have been doibng some research though and have found a remote control, but thats not what I want.

Anything else that people would also love to have on their systems please post and maybe someone else can help!!

Happy Pimpin all!

jinxÂ© · 16-August-04, 06:21 PM

Heres an idea using a Remote Doorbell, and heres a different approach having an Electronic Lock with Key Card.

$SOLID$ Necro · 16-August-04, 06:23 PM

Welcome to PR!

I am not aware of a remote out there offhand (There might be though) but I am sure it could be made with a few off the shelf parts and a little solder...How are your electronics skills?

Edit: Nevermind..Jinx hooked ya up

Cyno01 · 16-August-04, 06:32 PM

Welcome to PR, Remote starter for your PC... Neat idea. I remember seeing a "credit card sized" pc remote that might work for what you wanna do. If your bios supports wake on USB anything like that would work. I dunno about a keyfob thing though, i'll look around more.

Cheshiredemon · 16-August-04, 07:15 PM

hmm... something like an automotive remote starter might work.

check a local autozone, pepboys, or even maybe wally's world.

Lunamods · 16-August-04, 08:14 PM

I have one, got it at AutoZone for $25. It has 4 channels. I use mine for power,lights, fans and more lights. You have to use a 9V battery connected to the power so it will have power when the PC is off so it will function to turn it on. I use a rechargeable 9V that charges when the PC is on so I never have to replace it.

Edit: Here a link to it
http://www.pilotautomotive.com/pilot2ap1o.htm

BTW the little control box is pretty small, it looks big in the pic. I have mine hidden in the space between the rear side panel and the drive bays, if that tells ya how small it is.

SSJ Goku · 17-August-04, 05:29 PM

WOW, great responses. Many thanks for the intro's and the help... This will be a perfect start point for me to go away and start '007in' the pc...

If anyone has ANY more suggestions on what would be Bond-like, feel free to let me know and i will probably consider adding them.

Only no-no's are that bird that constantly drinks and martini makers (can't stand the bloody stuff).

once again though, MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED AND FOR ALL / ANY ASSISTANCE.

Cyno01 · 17-August-04, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SSJ Goku


	WOW, great responses. Many thanks for the intro's and the help... This will be a perfect start point for me to go away and start '007in' the pc... If anyone has ANY more suggestions on what would be Bond-like, feel free to let me know and i will probably consider adding them. Only no-no's are that bird that constantly drinks and martini makers (can't stand the bloody stuff). once again though, MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED AND FOR ALL / ANY ASSISTANCE.

Hell, nothing would be more "Bond" than your spare drive bay flipping up to reveal a row of small rockets,

Also, maybe a hydraulic or pneumatic auto opening side panel. I think however, having your case lay down an oil slick or road tacks might be a bit much though...

CRE · 17-August-04, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyno01


	Hell, nothing would be more "Bond" than your spare drive bay flipping up to reveal a row of small rockets, Also, maybe a hydraulic or pneumatic auto opening side panel. I think however, having your case lay down an oil slick or road tacks might be a bit much though...

I was thinking along the same lines. Especially the hydrolic door.... I want to put mine on a rolling track with a small motor to open it (with a manual release, of course, just incase).

gorked · 17-August-04, 06:10 PM

If you want Bond like, you gotta have a Bond girl on one of the side panels.

FunkyFresh · 17-August-04, 11:41 PM

Looks like jinxÃ‚Â© and Luna got you covered. I was gonna suggest this tutorial I came across at xbox-scene; I picked up that same exact doorbell kit for around $10 at Home Depot. And it'd be even easier (and more practical?) on a PC than on an XBox.

http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/rf-power.php

16-August-04, 05:45 PM		#1 (permalink)
SSJ Goku Apex Techie Wannabe	little 'Gadgets' Only want a little info.... Getting a new system soon and been lookin at the MTV show "pimp my ride", hence looking @ sites like this. Wondering if anyone knows of a gadget that can turn a pc on (or off) that is the size of a key chain. I have been doibng some research though and have found a remote control, but thats not what I want. Anything else that people would also love to have on their systems please post and maybe someone else can help!! Happy Pimpin all!

16-August-04, 08:14 PM		#6 (permalink)
Lunamods Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I have one, got it at AutoZone for $25. It has 4 channels. I use mine for power,lights, fans and more lights. You have to use a 9V battery connected to the power so it will have power when the PC is off so it will function to turn it on. I use a rechargeable 9V that charges when the PC is on so I never have to replace it. Edit: Here a link to it http://www.pilotautomotive.com/pilot2ap1o.htm BTW the little control box is pretty small, it looks big in the pic. I have mine hidden in the space between the rear side panel and the drive bays, if that tells ya how small it is. Last edited by Lunamods; 16-August-04 at 08:27 PM..

17-August-04, 05:29 PM		#7 (permalink)
SSJ Goku Apex Techie Wannabe	Wow WOW, great responses. Many thanks for the intro's and the help... This will be a perfect start point for me to go away and start '007in' the pc... If anyone has ANY more suggestions on what would be Bond-like, feel free to let me know and i will probably consider adding them. Only no-no's are that bird that constantly drinks and martini makers (can't stand the bloody stuff). once again though, MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED AND FOR ALL / ANY ASSISTANCE.

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16-August-04, 06:21 PM		#2 (permalink)
jinxÂ© Still Duck's Hoe Though	Heres an idea using a Remote Doorbell, and heres a different approach having an Electronic Lock with Key Card.

16-August-04, 06:23 PM		#3 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Welcome to PR! I am not aware of a remote out there offhand (There might be though) but I am sure it could be made with a few off the shelf parts and a little solder...How are your electronics skills? Edit: Nevermind..Jinx hooked ya up

16-August-04, 06:32 PM		#4 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Welcome to PR, Remote starter for your PC... Neat idea. I remember seeing a "credit card sized" pc remote that might work for what you wanna do. If your bios supports wake on USB anything like that would work. I dunno about a keyfob thing though, i'll look around more.

16-August-04, 07:15 PM		#5 (permalink)
Cheshiredemon Smiling-Hoe	hmm... something like an automotive remote starter might work. check a local autozone, pepboys, or even maybe wally's world.

17-August-04, 06:10 PM		#10 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	If you want Bond like, you gotta have a Bond girl on one of the side panels.

17-August-04, 11:41 PM		#11 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk	Looks like jinxÃ‚Â© and Luna got you covered. I was gonna suggest this tutorial I came across at xbox-scene; I picked up that same exact doorbell kit for around $10 at Home Depot. And it'd be even easier (and more practical?) on a PC than on an XBox. http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/rf-power.php