TV timer?

Anyone know of a Television timer?
Maybe a token to be dropped into this device or maybe a code punched in which would then turn on the power to the TV for 1/2 hour increments.
The power cord would be locked into a box preventing bypassing. I could rewire the TV, I think easily, but not everone has an electronics degree, or cares to void their warranties.
Or design this into the remote, even blocking certain channels.

John,

I know that there is such a thing.. just go to any major airport!!

They not only have TV's on timers, but computers as well!!

In the mean time, I'll search around to see what I can find out for you.

Pete

> Anyone know of a Television timer?
> Maybe a token to be dropped into this device
> or maybe a code punched in which would then
> turn on the power to the TV for 1/2 hour
> increments.
> The power cord would be locked into a box
> preventing bypassing. I could rewire the TV,
> I think easily, but not everone has an
> electronics degree, or cares to void their
> warranties.
> Or design this into the remote, even
> blocking certain channels.




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John,

You'll be able to get information on TV timers by contacting Monarch Coin

http://www.monarchcoin.com

Hope you don't feel you'll make a killing with this stuff! The FTC just fined a company out of Sarasota, FL (Mini-TV) for selling franchises for it's coin operated TV's, claiming the franchisee could make $1400 a year per set.

FTC says it ain't so!!

Pete

> Anyone know of a Television timer?
> Maybe a token to be dropped into this device
> or maybe a code punched in which would then
> turn on the power to the TV for 1/2 hour
> increments.
> The power cord would be locked into a box
> preventing bypassing. I could rewire the TV,
> I think easily, but not everone has an
> electronics degree, or cares to void their
> warranties.
> Or design this into the remote, even
> blocking certain channels.




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Thanks a lot Pete!
It's a great resource.
Close to what I want but not there yet. Their products still require rewiring and a bit more cost than what I felt it could sell for. For commercial it is a perfect match.
What I had in mind is a completed unit that a *family* could simply plug and play. The pwr cord would some way be secured to prevent removal.
I.e.- children get *X* tokens worth of TV or Playstation etc. for chores, good test grade, allowance per week.