ESP-8266 Remote Computer Restart Device

Using an ESP-8266 ESP-01 and two 8-bit shift registers, I built an IOT device that allows me to turn on/off a server over an MQTT message (phone app).

View this on Instructables for a full project build guide: https://www.instructables.com/id/Remotely-Shutdown-or-Restart-a-Computer-With-ESP82/

The full part list below.

This project turned out great and will be super helpful for anyone who is mining cryptocurrency or manages "Windows" servers from a remote location.

This design does not monitor the computer itself, only power-cycles then using an optoisolator connected to the power switch plug on the motherboard. One addition would be to use an IO extender to read the power LED line, exact same principle.

Github project: https://github.com/bluemonkeydev/arduino-projects/tree/master/esp2866/racks-reboot

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Part list & Supplies:

ESP01: https://amzn.to/2rSauWO LM317: https://amzn.to/2rTxLI3 74HC595 Bit shift registers: https://amzn.to/2LeqH0W 3mm LEDs: https://amzn.to/2wUDpib Prototype boards: https://amzn.to/2GxKiVX Solder (great quality): https://amzn.to/2LdKD3K Samsung tablet: https://amzn.to/2Gw1BqJ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeqM3Rop9Lo