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Enable / Disable a USB port

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Flyzerd Posted messages 20 Status Member -  
le druide Posted messages 40644 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   -
Hello,
I have LEDs connected to a USB port,
I would like to be able to disable and enable my USB port whenever I want so I don't have to unplug and replug my LEDs endlessly..

If you have an idea, or something that could help me, that would be great!

Thank you very much!

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  1. le druide
     
    On the software or registry hack side, it's impossible to cut the power to the USB ports.

    The USB ports are always powered. The only solution is to add a switch on the cable that powers your LED strip.
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    1. Flyzerd
       
      Hello, I hadn't seen your message.
      Oh okay!
      Could you tell me where I can buy it? (a link would be appreciated haha)
      Thank you very much!
      :)
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      1. le druide Posted messages 40644 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 616 > Flyzerd
         
        It seems that each USB socket has a switch. http://www.amazon.fr/...

        Otherwise, you have to fiddle with the cable that powers the LEDs, cut it and install a switch. There are only two wires, so you just need to cut one wire and install the switch.
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