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Hi Jeff,

You might be interested in investigating IFTTT.  ("IF This Then That").

It is an Internet-enabled service that lets you control all sorts of
digital and analog things (like exhibit switches) via "triggers" that you
can set or modify.

I've just started playing around with IFTTT, so I'm not sure if it will
meet your specific needs, but it's worth a look:

< https://ifttt.com/wtf >

Have fun!


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On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Jeff Rosenblatt <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>
> We are looking to plan/improve our start-up and shut-down procedures for
> all exhibits with electricity requirements.
>
> Considering all the varied operation hours during the year, we were
> thinking of incorporating 'raspberry pi' components to wirelessly turn
> exhibits on/off and to set timer functions, controlled via a computer or
> handheld device.  Has anybody else tried this with their exhibits, or
> currently planning something like this?  Any input is appreciated, as
> always.  Thanks.
>
> --Jeff--
>
> Jeff Rosenblatt
> Director, Science City & Gottlieb Planetarium
> Kansas City's Science Center
>
>

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