Quote: Originally Posted by black06stang
Do they make a startup/shutdown controller that is compatible with a laptop?
Does your lappy have a serial port? If so, check out the DSSC - Dashwerks Startup/Shutdown Controller.
http://www.dashwerks.com/dw_dssc.php
The DSSC is one of the most battle tested and proven controllers out there. I've never used mine via serial port, but it's about the easiest way to achieve what you're looking for - and it has support for powering tons of other devices (radar, anything 12v)
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