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| Tecil:
This is in reference to my project cabinet viewable here. On the top of the cabinet is a standard power on switch, that currently isn't hooked to anything. What I would like to do is somehow wire this switch to a power strip inside the cab, that when flipped would turn the power strip on. I know I've read of a couple people here who have done something similar but I've been unable to find any other info about how it was done specifically. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. |
| SirPeale:
Route the wiring from the power switch on the strip to the switch on the top of the cab. |
| Santoro:
--- Quote from: Tecil on March 15, 2004, 10:33:19 am ---This is in reference to my project cabinet viewable here. On the top of the cabinet is a standard power on switch, that currently isn't hooked to anything. What I would like to do is somehow wire this switch to a power strip inside the cab, that when flipped would turn the power strip on. I know I've read of a couple people here who have done something similar but I've been unable to find any other info about how it was done specifically. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. --- End quote --- If you are willing to do standard electrical wiring in your cab, you could switch regular household outlets with it like I did here: This assumes you have basic wiring skills. Dave |
| DrewKaree:
See COBeav's reply in -->HERE<-- I know he says to pm him, but he gives his solution, so you should be able to infer it from that. See also any of the "turn a power strip into a one button solution" threads and apply them to your situation. I believe the two suggestions will work hand in hand. |
| hulkster:
well i did a one button, cab turn on switch, but i didnt have any knowledge of wiring, or soldering or anything like that. i bought a craftsman auto switch (basically a multiple outlet thing that you plug in the wall) that will let you plug one thing into the main outlet, and then when that is turned on, the other things plugged in will turn on. then i just extended the wires from the motherboard power pin connector thingys, to a microswitch. its really not complicated at all. no seriously, im super retarded when it comes to wiring. im scared of a soldering iron, so its not hard. however if you know somewhat of what you are doing with wires and all that, then you probably dont want to go my route. anyway, pm me if you want to know more. |
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