Has anyone tried the RemotePi Board?

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Hi,

 

since the TV in my bedroom is lacking USB Ports and it looks like the client keeps my Server awake i am currently looking for an alternative to shutting the Raspberry down when i am finished and then replug it when it is used.

Furthermore i would like to do it with a remote (i would prefer the remote from the Toshiba TV).

 

Has anyone tried the RemotePi Board already? Or knows an alternative?

 

22,50€ + Raspberry + WiFi Stick + Powersupply + Case is almost the same as buying a Roku Box or similar.

 

edit: well i ordered it, it takes 7-14 days to ship. So now i have to play the waiting game..

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Just wondering if this worked for you? Is it possible to use it if the pi is behind the tv?

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Hi, the on/off is working flawless with a remote. I have not tried to key bind a remote for plex yet, since it haven’t had time yet.

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If you want to use a specific remote I can not brag at how awesome the FLIRC is... 

Thanks for the lead on the board, I just ordered one... looks like a cool idea.

I will say the function of the pi is about being more then just the receiver like the roku... its about saying, yeah I built that :) 

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Yes and it does not block a USB port like the flirc. And since the ir receiver is connected to the gpio pins of the pi it should be possible to program almost any remote.

The best part however is that you are able to turn off/on the pi with a remote.

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Hi,
 
since the TV in my bedroom is lacking USB Ports and it looks like the client keeps my Server awake i am currently looking for an alternative to shutting the Raspberry down when i am finished and then replug it when it is used.
Furthermore i would like to do it with a remote (i would prefer the remote from the Toshiba TV).
 
Has anyone tried the RemotePi Board already? Or knows an alternative?
 
22,50€ + Raspberry + WiFi Stick + Powersupply + Case is almost the same as buying a Roku Box or similar.
 
edit: well i ordered it, it takes 7-14 days to ship. So now i have to play the waiting game..


I have a Remote Pi board, works great with Rasplex, took minutes to install and set up using an old spare remote, although now incorporated into my Philips Pronto (similar to Logitech Harmony). Fits inside most standard cases, just drill a couple of holes.

Best thing I bought after my Pi.

Regards.
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Hi,

I already bought it myself. Works great here as well.

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Those of you that have tried the board....are you using it with a RPi B+?

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Those of you that have tried the board....are you using it with a RPi B+?


No, but I will and report back.

Regards
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Just a heads up and update.  Looks like they have released a version of RemotePi for those of us using a B+ Pi!!

http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products/products/remotepi-board-plus-2015

Now the only question I have regarding this.  Is there a consensus on if there are any issues leaving a Pi running 24x7?  Or should I be using the RemotePi to power down when not in use.  Man...if this thing had a USB Port that I could use my Rii Mini I8 (http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Andriod/dp/B006W494ZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411139208&sr=8-2&keywords=Rii+i8) I'd be sold!! :)

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Just a heads up and update.  Looks like they have released a version of RemotePi for those of us using a B+ Pi!!
 
http://www.msldigital.com/collections/all-products/products/remotepi-board-plus-2015
 
Now the only question I have regarding this.  Is there a consensus on if there are any issues leaving a Pi running 24x7?  Or should I be using the RemotePi to power down when not in use.  Man...if this thing had a USB Port that I could use my Rii Mini I8 (http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Andriod/dp/B006W494ZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411139208&sr=8-2&keywords=Rii+i8) I'd be sold!! :)


I leave all my Pi's running 24/7 and had no problems.

Regarding the RemotePi, if you are using the Rii then the RemotePi only gives you a power button, why bother with the expense when you can leave it on 24/7. Save your money. I use the RemotePi as intended with a Phillips Pronto, works great and only took 15 minutes to set up with all the remote commands I need.

Regards