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| DaFoo:
I ordered one the SmartStrips from Bits Limited, and it is way cool! I setup my PC mounting the parts to the inside of my cab(looks wow), and rigged up a power switch just for the computer on the upper right side back of CAB (just like the Arcades). I plugged the computer into the main control switch on the SmartStrip, then put the monitor,speakers, etc.power cords into the switched plugs. Now I just hit the button on the bacof the CABk, and everything powers up!. I push the button and Xp shuts down, and all the control equipment shut offs as well! Too Cool! I only had one mishap, I order the power strip with a 12 foot black cord, and I received one with a 6 foot, white cord. I emailed, them and they offered me a $10 refund (more than the cost of the cord) or they would ship out the right power strip, and send me a pre-paid label to return the wrong one. That's great customer service! Bits-> http://www.bitsltd.net/SmartStrip/faqlcg3.htm Also, I first seen this puppy on -> http://www.retroblast.com A great site! Anyway as I said I'm as pleased as punch. ;D A very cool powerstrip for us Arcade builders! |
| stratjakt:
For those with the knowledge/skill/etc, to build their own.. http://sound.westhost.com/project79.htm |
| PetitMorte:
Another, less technical do-it-yourself powerstrip project can be found here: http://spystyle.arcadecontrols.com/index81.htm I used this one for my own cab, and have been quite happy with the results. |
| DaFoo:
Wow, For $33 I'd rather not worry about electrical fires, loose wires, shocked, etc. And I use to wire houses, you guys are hard core! :o |
| rbarr110:
Yeah - I was planning on making one like the Slyestyle one, but after pricing the powerstrip, relay, and figuring the time involved, buying a $30 strip was more appealing. |
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