philrussell81
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is it possible to have 4 spot lights turn on automatically when i turn on my xbox?
if so, what do i need to do/buy?
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Ste
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It is yes, I remember seeing an extension lead designed for a pc thet you plugged the PC into a specific socket on the lead and when it detected current drawn it turned on the power to the other plugs. so when you turned off your pc, all the accesories turned off automatically. If you find one of those you could do what you want to do.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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philrussell81
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thanks for the reply mate
any links to where i can buy one?
[Edited on 26-03-2011 by philwestwood]
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Conway563
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This?
Not sure if they'd turn on automatically or just off though
Or get a remote control one
[Edited on 28-03-2011 by Conway563]
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philrussell81
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i found one, from watts clever, order now so will see if that does it
thanks for replies 
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Ste
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This one?
Auto Power Strip ES-UK1002
This is what I meant
"The main control equipment (PC or TV for example) is plugged into the control socket, your peripheral equipment is connected to the auto sockets. When the main equipment is turned off the unit senses the drop in power levels and will automatically cut the power to the auto sockets. When the main equipment is turned on again the process is reversed."
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Cole
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thats what im gonna need for my games room
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philrussell81
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watts-Clever-Automatic-Standby-Socket/dp/B001TPOACE/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1301417942&sr=1-5
thats the one ive ordered. seems to do basically what I need, and is half the price of others!
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philrussell81
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turned up today, works a treat.
obv its work in progress, wall needs alot of finishing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqU0Y6Tb5aQ
think the bulbs are too bright tho 
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luciaadr
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Could have saved some cash, this does the same thing for 3 quid. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/free-e-tv-powerdown-just-pay-3-p-p/901467
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Alex16v
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miss my xbox are the new smaller ones less prone to dying ?
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philrussell81
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apparently so, mine isnt new tho, but its one of the newer old ones if that makes sense. one with the jasper chipset
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philrussell81
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quote:
Originally posted by luciaadr
Could have saved some cash, this does the same thing for 3 quid. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/free-e-tv-powerdown-just-pay-3-p-p/901467
i dont like that type of adapter. would much rather have the one i have now tbh.
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by philwestwood
apparently so, mine isnt new tho, but its one of the newer old ones if that makes sense. one with the jasper chipset
Yeah i know the one you mean, i had two of them elite systems and they both went on me. Must have been unlucky as they were both well ventilated.
Tempted to buy another but the smaller version this time.
Idea with the lights looks good by the way! May just need to reposition them so they are a little less bright when playing
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philrussell81
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the lights werent fitted, i just wired them up to make sure the adapter idea worked.
they will be recessed into the side of the wall, 2 either side of the tv, and hopefully get some 'cool blue' bulbs, so its not as bright.
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Alex16v
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Ah ok, get some good pics up when its all done will be interesting to see.
Im still contemplating getting surround speakers for my set up, but i hate wires and it puts me off :/
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philrussell81
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small update
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cphAIR3hbRA
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Andy H
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last video is a lot better. I would try led strip lighting/led downlights. last longer and get a better type of light from them
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philrussell81
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thanks for the info, these will do for the time being.
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