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Can a switch replace my computer's power button?
Kevin Mullins:
Those all look like Radio Shack buttons.... I swear I've seen a momentary switch there in that rocker panel style that you want. Might take a look there if you haven't already.
Malenko:
--- Quote from: btp2k2 on December 01, 2007, 11:29:25 am ---I mount the power strip right inside the coin door on my cabinets.
Just open the door, reach inside, flip the switch and the monitor/marquee light/speakers power up, while I'm in there push the PC power switch and get ready for some Joust!
It may not the greatest solution, but it is simple and even the most un-tech savvy (IE me) person can figure out how to set it up....
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thats how mine is set up as well. I looked into special strips that start up up everything but in the end I have one outlet always on (PC plugged into it) and the rest are hooked up to a power splitter, I flip that button and the marquee, speakers, monitor, and coin doors light up . simple yet effective!
Zebidee:
You really can't do it simpler and safer than with the ATX PSON switch, as described above. It only runds 5v to the switch, and no need to buy anything special or make bits with capacitors etc.
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: Zebidee on December 01, 2007, 05:44:30 pm ---You really can't do it simpler and safer than with the ATX PSON switch, as described above. It only runds 5v to the switch, and no need to buy anything special or make bits with capacitors etc.
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That's good, IF it works with your motherboard. It doesn't work with them all.
Zebidee:
--- Quote from: Peale on December 01, 2007, 09:03:46 pm ---It doesn't work with them all.
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Yeah, if you have a non-ATX it's good to have some sneaky options like Peale's cap-trick up your sleeve ;)