Power Switch

[fsa317]

Hi, I'm building my cabinet for a raspberry pi based unit.  The pi, monitor and marquee I'd like to have on one power switch to power down / up the unit.  Basically I was thinking of putting a power strip inside the cabinet but wanted a off/on switch mounted externally.  I've been searching and haven't found a power strip that has a switch that can be mounted separately?  Any idea where I can find what I'm describing?

[jdbailey1206]

Go here and start reading @ IEC Fused Power Inlet with a Lighted Switch.  Hope this helps. 

[fsa317]

Perfect just what I was looking for.

[fsa317]

Would love to get others thoughts on another idea - one that doesn't require as much wiring.  What about buying something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F7C016q-Conserve-Power-Switch/dp/B005MYN3OO/ref=pd_sim_e_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=06FMAKDDMP1ASP3EHE81

Run an extension cord with a female end inside the cabinet and mount this so that only the switch is exposed from the cabinet.

What do you think?

[BorgDog]

That would work, just not as clean and to unplug you have to open the cabinet.  Hard part would be making the switch accessible and looking nice and secured solidly.

[keilmillerjr]

Use the PiSupply on off switch and wire it to an arcade button or whatever you choose. Run power from a usb smart strip such as the ecostrip to turn on accessories with the raspberry pi. Add a proper female
receptacle on the back of the cabinet so you can have a removable power cord to the outlet. Search on Amazon. I forgot the correct name.


https://www.pi-supply.com/product/pi-supply-raspberry-pi-power-switch/
http://www.m.ecostrip.com