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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: IncrdblHulk7 on October 01, 2004, 12:06:13 am
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I am in the process of wiring up my modular CP.
I have all of my IPAC inputs wired up through a DB37 wire. I plan on hooking it up through a DB37 Data Switch - so that (if I get around to building it) I can switch between MamePC and consoles with the flick of a single switch.
I also have a OptiPac as part of my modular panel. My controls require me to have GND, 5V, and 12V running to some of the CP components.
When switching from MamePC to console - I will need to switch the GND and 5V to that of the PC or console selected. This is where I am having trouble ...
1) Is it OK to run the GND, 5V, and 12V supplies through the DB37 26gauge wires? I have 9 spare wires on the DB37 cable (after Ipac Inputs)
2) Am I correct that I will need to switch the MamePC Power wires to console when switching? I cant leave them simulanteously supplying power - right???
3) Solution idea: (9 remaining wires on DB37) 2xGND#1 2xGND#2 2x5V#1 2x5V#2 1x12V
The #1 set would supply the Ipac controls and the #2 would control the OptiPac and Lighting. When using MamePC - I would have the PC GND feeding both GNDs , both 5Vs, and 12V. When using console - I would only use GND#1 and 5V#1 - so that only Ipac style consoles would work with console - and therefore the Optipac controls and Lighting lighting would be turned off. Can this wire layout (in 26 gauge wire) support the power throughput???
P360 - 5V & GND
TB&Spinner - 5V & GND (& 12V TB illumination)
CoinDoor - 12V & GND
Buttons and other Joysticks - GND
Sorry for such a long message - hopefully someone will understand my question.
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It really depends on your current load. 26 gauge wire has a very low current carrying capability....like 0.3 amps. I wouldn't recommend running lights, etc. off of that wire. The voltages are no problem...it's the amperage that always gets you.