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Not looking for a co-founder for a business idea, but a partner for a hobby project this summer. Someone who knows hardware. I can do the software/firmware. I want to build a simple internet enabled on/off toggle.

Preferably looking for someone in Southern California.

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Similar to these?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ip+remote+power+switch

Kind of, but a bit more elegant and much more general in nature.

The idea is to put this device between the electricity outlet and whatever device. I could then go to a website and toggle the electricity switch.

Like this: http://www.controlbyweb.com/webswitch/

Or this: http://digidave.co.uk/jshop/section.php?xSec=22

(Linked from the search given above).

These things exist, and while that is of itself no reason for you not to do it out of interest, I just wondered if you were aware. We've used versions of these for some time.

Wow, this is actually something I've also been interested in making. I do hardware and I'm located in the San Diego area. When were you thinking of starting?

This summer. After the school lets out - so around June 20 or so. I will actually have time. If you are interested, ping me at starik36 @ hotmail.com

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