Looking for trigger box for Powerlink input

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A further thought - you could also use a Playmaker. There's auto-sense on the aux in socket that will trigger connected Powerlink. Playmakers can sometimes be bought quite cheaply on the second hand market.

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Thnx Guy!

Do you have a link to an example of the Playmaker?

By the way, do you know of any DIY kits, or boards that I could use for self-build integrations?

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Do you have a link to an example of the Playmaker?
Presume you mean a link to one for sale?  There's nothing on UK eBay at the moment. This one's in Hungary: I have seen them go for as little as £50 on UK eBay in the past - as always with eBay the trick is to be very patient!  I usually save an eBay search and add email alerts.

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In the meantime I found this circuit. This seems to be a audio signal monitor that can push a trigger signal to switch an amplifier from standby to on. Does anyone have experience with this?   Power supply voltage: DC 3V-15V Standby current: 3V — — 0.7mA, 5V — — 1.2mA, 12V——3.3mA Output:
  • AUD1A: output high level 3mA or low level 3mA. A high level is detected after the effective signal is detected.
  • AUD1B: output high level 1500mA or open circuit state. A high level is detected after the effective signal is detected. The output terminal has protective diodes, which can be directly connected to various loads (including inductive load).
Sensitivity: Audio or video signals with an amplitude not less than 180 mVp-p can trigger work effectively (the actual video signals are all 2V-2.5v).   Pin configuration:
  • VCC— — power supply positive electrode
  • Vo— — output terminal
  • AVin— — AV signal input terminal
  • GND— — power supply negative pole
The potentiometer in the lower left corner of the module is used to adjust the delay time, and the clockwise adjustment time is extended. Be careful: Even if there is no audio/video trigger signal, the circuit will output a high-level pulse signal at the moment of power-on, and then enter the normal working state.       Productinfo and descriptions

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Hello Kolfmaker

I have the same need !

Did you find a BeoSOL somewhere ?

If not, how did you do ?

I am looking for autopower solution (from Beolab) and Bluetooth.

THANK you.

I am looking since weeks !!

Remy.

 

 
here : BeoSol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivTnjK5mLV0&t=5s
Hi RP-BEO7-32,

Which BeoLab speaker do you need it for?

 

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KolfMAKER

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Thank you for your reply KolfMAKER,

I have an BeoLab 7.1 and I want to connect it to my PC (with Bluetooth) when watching movies via a video projector or playing music with my iPhone.

Do you have a solution like BeoSOl in video above (I like this solution because it autonomous => power from BeoLab...).

Thank you in advance.

Rémy.

 

 
OK, clear.

About the BeoSol product; I have tried to get into contact with him. But I haven't got any reply.I have done extensive searching on the internet, but haven't found that same box, or an alternative that also works autonomous.

I do like his product, because it can sense an audio signal and then automatically send the trigger signal to the right Powerlink pin. Like you say, this is an autonomous working product.

I will keep on searching, and I am also looking into building a circuit that handles auto audio signal sensing and auto sending a trigger signal. If I have any news, I will report back.

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THANK you KOLF MAKER !!

Your answer is Extremely appreciated!

If you build something on your own, I will buy it from you !!

yes, please let me know.

All the best to find a solution, waiting for your support and info back !!

Thank you again for your answer

BR.

RP.
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