Keyboard encoder for a Jukebox and power source for lit buttons

[MPTech]

Can anyone recommend a simple encoder for a Jukebox that will only use about 20 buttons total?  (no joysticks, trackballs, or spinners)  just something simple.  (I don't want to do the keyboard hack unless there is a simpler version)

I know they will all work, but I don't need the top of the line here.


Also, what can I use for a power source for lit buttons that require 14v?

http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/5400044x.htm]http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/710004tx.htm[/url
and
[url]http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/5400044x.htm

I believe the PC fan plugs are only 5v (correct?)

[NickS]

Funny that you have posted this as I was about to ask the same question. My order of the Happs Low Profile Buttons arrived a couple of days ago but I have not yet figured out a solution for the 14v bulbs.

I orderd a mixture of the following:

http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/710004tx.htm
http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/5700044x.htm
http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/5700045x.htm


Which jukebox software are you using?.

[AndyWarne]

An I-PAC 2 would do this, or a Mini-PAC with button harness if you want to save time with the wiring. There are many other alternatives.
You could probably use 12 volts for the lamps. Just connect into a spare PC disk power connector. The yellow wire is 12 volts, black Ground.
Andy

[rockin_rick]

The 161 bulbs will work fine at 12V.  They are mainly used in auto industry, where voltages range from 11-14 Volts.  I wouldn't spend any time, money, or thought on running these at 14V rather than 12V.

I think that the mini-pac may be on sale right now, too...  There was a thread that Andy posted somewhere stating this recently.

Rick

[MPTech]

The Mini-Pac sale is what triggered me to post this topic.

BUMMER!  I just ordered the Mini-Pac & Mounting feet and when I went to checkout, I was charged $14 for DHL shipping (and given no alternatives!)   I'm not in a hurry it can take a week or 2.   $14!  C'mon.  There's a dropdown selection for shipping and a "change shipping" button, but no options.

What gives!?!?!?!

[Hoopz]

Did you use this link?

http://www.ultimarc.com/JShopServer/section.php?xSec=11

The first mini-pac listed shows as "Free Air Mail shipping".

[NickS]

The 161 bulbs will work fine at 12V.  They are mainly used in auto industry, where voltages range from 11-14 Volts.  I wouldn't spend any time, money, or thought on running these at 14V rather than 12V.

I think that the mini-pac may be on sale right now, too...  There was a thread that Andy posted somewhere stating this recently.

Rick

Thanks.

Sorry to sound clueless. I have hacked a power supply before for coin door lights but for 20 bulbs is there a particular way to wire them up (eg daisy chain style etc) ?.

[MPTech]

HoopZ,  THANKS!!!!

your link worked, with no shiping!!!!!!!! 

(I don't know why the other link was different)

THANKS again!   I ordered it just fine!

[MPTech]

I just realized the difference.  I wanted the one with the cable, it charges the shipping, the one without does not charge shipping.

shoot, I ordered the wrong one!

[Hoopz]

I should have posted this link also. Sorry!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=63236.0