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Wiring a cab to use 1 switch
tony.silveira:
+1 on the smart strip.
i have one push button that turns on the PC which is plugged into the "hot" port.
the "slave" ports then fire on lighting, speakers, monitor, etc.
the "always on" ports, i have my mini fridge plugged into and also the flip down lcd screen
all that from one strip and one button :)
Le Chuck:
--- Quote from: TheShaner on June 04, 2012, 12:27:27 am ---Thanks LeChuck. So the smart strip has the "smart" outlet that fires up all of the slaves when it detects the draw?
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Yes, it's groovy.
--- Quote from: CoryDee on June 04, 2012, 08:05:29 am ---
Do you have a link on hand to build your own? Searched around and can't find any information. Thanks Boss.
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Not off handedly, sorry. I am 90% sure it was PBJ tho. Sorry.
yaksplat:
I'm in the build your own camp. I have a few posts on it on my site.
http://yaksplat.wordpress.com search on power switch.
BobA:
Link for a switch relay for your cab. DIY Switched Relay
The yellow and black wires (12V) on a disk drive molex are used to turn on the relay and power the power strip when the computer is turned on with a single PB wired to the motherboard power on.
Afterburner:
--- Quote from: tony.silveira on June 04, 2012, 09:01:29 am ---...... and also the flip down lcd screen
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Hmm....I have a spare LCD monitor from an old car DVD player. 12vdc powered and RCA vid input. Hmmm...this gives me ideas.
Do you have pics of your installation?