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PC power switch outside cab?
MagicManPA:
I want to go 1 of 2 routes...
#1 - Does anyone sell a premade power switch & 2 pin cable assembly about 6' long?
#2 - Saw a link in a thread here before (Can't find it now) w/a switch operated by turning a key. Anyone have that link? I'd wire that to my MB. Also, anyone know where to buy pre-crimped 2 pin connectors. If it had a 6' or so cable already installed it'd be even better.
piecesof8:
I just chopped the power switch mobo connector out of an old PC case, then used butt splices to extend the wire to the length I needed. You can use whatever type of momentary switch you want - I just used a plain old Happ button w/ microswitch. If you don't have an old PC case to steal the connector from, you could pick up something like this.
MagicManPA:
That was 1 of the routes I listed. However, I was hoping someone sold one w/a longer cable as that's not long enough.
--- Quote from: piecesof8 on December 23, 2010, 11:48:16 am --- If you don't have an old PC case to steal the connector from, you could pick up something like this.
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Dervacumen:
If you just want a PC switch prewired to a 2 pin connector and don't care that I hacked it together I'll send one to you. I guess it has to go parcel post so just pay for the shipping. I have the extra parts laying around and I'll wire it up for you.
6 feet long? You don't care about the color of the wires, do you?
piecesof8:
Just a guess, but I'm betting you won't find one of these with 6' of wire attached, since they're made to use inside computer cases and you generally don't need more than maybe a foot of wire.
But if you have wire, a crimper, and a couple butt splices, you can make it whatever length you need.
I think this is that key switch you were looking for. Either way, I think you're gonna need to break out the crimper. ;D