Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: DaFoo on September 29, 2005, 11:46:43 pm
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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!
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For those with the knowledge/skill/etc, to build their own..
http://sound.westhost.com/project79.htm
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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.
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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
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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.