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juanchocnva:
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i was just wandering what kind of switches to use to turn computer on from outside of my cab..
 
what kind do u use...its possible 2 see a pic of ur setup..  ...thanks again 4 the Help




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quadrider1:
I used the power switch that are on power strips to control my arcade power. This just turns on all the power to the monitor and computer from outside the arcade cab. Then i used an arcade button hidden under my control panel to turn the comp on. Just rewired the power button from the comp to the arcade.
Celsius:
You could also use the option in your bios to turn on your pc when power is on. This way you could use the switch on the power strip to switch everything on
BonzNumber1:
i use an arcade button that i mounted on the back of the cabinet.  if you look where the switch connects to your mother Bord the connector only has 2 wires just like an arcade button.  i just cut off the hookup and wired my button to it, ground to ground and live to live and plugged it back in.  the power button on a computer is a micro-controller just like an arcade button so to safe shutdown the system just press it quick and windows will shutdown... if you use a master plug power bar and put your computer as master you can make everything else shut off at the same time as your computer so you do spend 10 min screwing with turning crap off  :cheers: if you want pics i can show you.  heck if you want i'll make a how-to vid (i like making vids) ;D
Nacimroc:
Just to add to bonz's post! If you dont want to use an arcade button, you can use any "momentary" switch off ebay etc. Its basically a switch that doesn't stay on when pressed.

I use this one and put the LED on dedicated power so the light is always on even when the cab is off so people know where to turn it on!
http://cgi.ebay.com/12V-Metal-Switch-Momentary-Push-Button-Brass-Blue-Led-/250723074005?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a60427fd5#ht_4589wt_905
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