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picasso:

Here is an idea I have not seen and it seems it will work fine on my cab.  Others may want to give it a shot if their computer will support it.   In some of the newer computer Bios settings you can set it so that the keyboard or mouse will turn your computer on when a button is pushed on the keyboard or the mouse is moved.   Just set it and when you push a button on your control panel it will automatically start your computer.   That coupled with a smart UPS should be pretty cool.

                             Paul

AlanS17:

Some people have mentioned doing that. I checked my BIOS a few days ago, but unfortunately I don't have that option.

pointdablame:

I've done this before and it works just fine, however, I found one thing very important.

The INSTANT that anyone comes to your house and sees your machine they will grab the joystick or press some buttons, thus turning your computer on.  Now, it may not seem like a big deal, but it drove me nuts when people would just walk by with no intention of playing and tap a button.... then I had to go shut it all down.

I use a hidden power switch now for that reason.

RayB:

Cats also make this completely inconvenient.


AlanS17:

My newest project won't even have an external power switch. The switch will be inside the coin door.

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