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CpCaveman:

I was trying for ages (not exactly a computer genius) to hide the windows startup pictures/info (managed to change a bit but its not what i want to see) when i power up my machine and have had the idea to just delay the power for 1 to 2 minutes to the monitor then all i`d have to change is the startup sound and hey presto its the arcade machine when the monitor powers up (not ideal I know but to anyone using it its perfect) i`m currently using a power saving multiplug so the monitor doesnt get power until the computer is turned on, so if that power was delayed would be exactly what i want, any ideas on what I can use?

PL1:

I don't remember if they make a 1-2 minute delay base, but Rodney put a 10-second-delay relay in his cab here.

Find the datasheet for the linked H3Y-2 delay and you should find the P/N for a longer delay version IIRC.


Scott

lilshawn:

555 timer circuit and a relay?

melvinbates:

I haven't tried these but they seem to be kinda what you are asking for.  It looks like it's coil is 120Vac so it should be a fairly easy wiring job. 

http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=19082+RL


paigeoliver:

Most real arcade games that run on PC hardware actually do show the post screens and I have even seen some obviously boot windows before the game software loaded.

Just wire two switches, one for the rest of the cabinet and one for the monitor and turn the monitor one on after it finishes booting.

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