[iainmacleod]

I have an Antec Fusion 430 and am able to power on/off the HTPC via my Logitech Harmony. By default it does a full shutdown. I have not attempted to change this behavior. I am using the IR/VFD module that is built into the Antec Fusion 430 case.

What IR receiver are you currently using with your Harmony remote? Is it the built in IR/VFD module or a separate receiver that you plugged in?

In order to do this with the built in IR/VFD module you need to:
Wire the Antec Case so that the wire from the Power button goes to the back of the VFD/IR module. And then take the wire from the VFD/IR module and plug that into your Motherboard. It sounds like newer cases already have this done by default. Mine did not and I had to remove the front panel (3 screws I think) to do this. Here is Antec's explanation (see the 2nd question):
http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/index.ph...Q&FAQno=24

After it has been wired you need to set up LIRC (unless you have already done this).

Hooked up the power cables as you suggested, tight fit, but got there. Now I just need to configure my remote to do the right calls!

Ok just looked at my keymap.xml, and I am doing XBMC.Shutdown(), but that only shuts down XBMC, not the PC.

What command should I link to the power option to shutdown the entire linux box?

[MacUsers]

Hi all,
Just started using XBMC and I love it. My apology if this is already covered elas where.
I'm working on a Mythbuntu based HTPC project (and using XBMC of course) and looking for an internal IR receiver so that I can switch on the computer from the remote control. Does any one know one, which works with Ubuntu/XBMC? I tried SoundGraph/iMon but seems like the iMon internal receiver (the one with out VFD) is not in production anymore. Cheers!!!

[wstewart]

Search the forum, there are a few topics on this.

You can build one: http://www.engbedded.com/wake-on-lirc

Use this free software to program the microcontroller: http://www.lancos.com/prog.html. Instructions there to build a small adapter from PC parallel port to Atmel part to do the programming.

this is what I did. With a few small modifications, it can be connected across the power switch instead of WOL connector for ethernet card. Most motherboards and cards don`t have a WOL connector anymore.

Other option is to buy a case that has a built-in IR transciever, some but not all have the ability to power on and off. Don`t remember which ones.

[wstewart]

This one I believe will do the job for you:

http://www.origenae.co.kr/en/accessory_ir210.htm

Don`t get the 220 or 221. These can only wake the PC from standby not from power-off, unless the motherboard supports power-on wake from USB. Motherboards I`ve seen don`t.

[wstewart]

According to this the IR221 may also do the job:

http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/p...oductId=26

If you go with this one, be careful, there is a transistor that connects across the power switch most likely to ground. Most motherboards the power switch goes to ground, one I have seen goes to +5V instead.

[Tariella]

If you like do-it-yourself kits, there is one with good documentation here
I got mine from that site (just the on/off switch chip, the IR USB reciever came with my remote).

[MacUsers]

Many thanks to both of you for those useful links; you guys are really of great help. I'm going through one by one. But I wonder if those kit easily available in the UK (it kinda sucks )
I also wonder if my HipperMedia HMC-1K53A case can accommodate those extra stuff inside.

Couple of question though........
wstewart, so for the OrigenAE, I can go for 220 or 221 if my mobo supports power-on wake from USB? I have ASUS P5Q-VM motherboartd and as far as I can remember, it supports power-on wake from USB feature.

Tariella, which remote control do you use?

[wstewart]

According to this diagram: http://www.shop.perfecthometheater.com/i...169696.jpg, if you buy that kit, IR221 with all the cables, it will connect directly to your power switch. Don't need to have wake-on-usb. Thats a new find for me too, all other stuff on the IR221 I've seen suggested S5 is not always supported, but that's not what I see in the diagram.

[MacUsers]

wstewart, I'm trying to understand: so, what's the basic differences between 210 and 221?

any idea, how this Antec Veris IR receiver or the iMon Inside works? The latter doesn't seems to available any more but the page 10 of installation guide (http://www.soundgraph.com/Common/filedow...ag=support) outlines a bit. cheers!!!

[Tariella]

I got this remote control with an internal IR to USB controller. I got it from this ebay shop. Unfortunately I don't have a link for english info on this, but I can provide translation if you need it.
This remote is automatically detected as mouse and keyboard out of the box. It is programmable for all my other TV, recorder,... devices.

I'm about to use gizmod to add different functions to some of my keys in some applications. Also I can translate the mouse movements to arrow-keys with it.

[wstewart]

Tariella: Doesn`t look to me like that one will support power on/off which is what MacUsers wants to do.

MacUsers: The IR220 is the older model, I don`t know if it is still available. It has a relay that you connect across your power switch. The IR221 has no relay and appears to use a transistor instead.

I don`t see any mention of power-on/off support in the Veris. the iMon however, does connect to the power switch, so it is very likely that it will support power on/off.

[MacUsers]

Thanks wstewart and Tariella, for your input. I'll get back to you guys soon with the outcome. Cheers!!!

[psipsi]

http://www.simerec.com/PCS-2.html

[wstewart]

psipsi thanks for the link, didn`t see that one before. Very similar to the DIY link I posted above but a little more capable. It is a little expensive at $39 given that you could get an imon VFD with ir for about $100.

[waldo22]

This is what you want:

http://www.xir.us/order.aspx?f=beta

$20.

You want the V2 Beta Pro kit.

works with any ATX board that can provide 3.3V or 5V standby power (which is basically all of them).

You just wire the red and blue wire in-line with your standard ATX power header by clamping it onto the wires, and you're off to the races.

-Wes