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powering a PC with an arcade button
knightrdrx:
My computer guy made me a 4 foot power switch which would normally connect to a computer case.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to mount it on the back of the cabinet. I really don't want to drill into the wall. Not sure really strong tape would hold it.
Maybe I can put a bracket or clip under it and mount it facing up on a shelf inside...reach around the back and hit it....would like a bigger button over it so it is easier to press....is some sort of housing available for this
DaOld Man:
You can use a happ type pushbutton, just cut that button off and attach the wires to NO and Common on the happ switch.
They are easy to mount, just drill a hole, but they are kinda big for a power button. (Oh, wait you don't want to drill a hole in the cabinet).
But you could use just about any type of pushbutton and mount it to an L bracket.
You could even use a micro switch with a lever (like whats on a joystick), use two small wood screws to attach it to the inside of the cab and flick the lever to power it up.
Its only limited by your imagination.
The requirements for the switch or button are:
A normally open contact (not made when button is not pressed).
Momentary. (Switch is made when button is pressed, not made when released.)
Of course you could just hot glue the small button to the inside of the cab.
knightrdrx:
thanks.
i don't want to cut this wire now...
thought perhaps could find a bigger button that has no connectors to place over this button and when you push in..the small button gets pressed.
kane916:
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--- Quote from: knightrdrx on November 28, 2014, 11:18:46 am ---It plugs in without soldering?????
--- Quote from: keilmillerjr on November 12, 2014, 10:40:12 pm ---Purchase this 2 wire .100 header wire and make your life easy. Trace the power button back to the motherboard and unplug it. Plug this new little harness on in place and connect your arcade button. You may need to extend it if it's too short, but making an extension wire with the quick disconnects is easy.
http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/jamma-harnesses/302-2-wire-100-header-wiring-harness.html
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Yep. I'm going to place this button inside the coin door, so there is no unauthorized play. I have everything plugged into an ecostrip (smart strip), so this is the one button to rule them all.
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May I ask where you got the arcade button with the power symbol on it I just have a plain white one since I never saw one like that before.
keilmillerjr:
--- Quote from: kane916 on December 11, 2014, 11:38:07 pm ---
--- Quote from: keilmillerjr on November 28, 2014, 12:03:07 pm ---
--- Quote from: knightrdrx on November 28, 2014, 11:18:46 am ---It plugs in without soldering?????
--- Quote from: keilmillerjr on November 12, 2014, 10:40:12 pm ---Purchase this 2 wire .100 header wire and make your life easy. Trace the power button back to the motherboard and unplug it. Plug this new little harness on in place and connect your arcade button. You may need to extend it if it's too short, but making an extension wire with the quick disconnects is easy.
http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/jamma-harnesses/302-2-wire-100-header-wiring-harness.html
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Yep. I'm going to place this button inside the coin door, so there is no unauthorized play. I have everything plugged into an ecostrip (smart strip), so this is the one button to rule them all.
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May I ask where you got the arcade button with the power symbol on it I just have a plain white one since I never saw one like that before.
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Email byoac forum member slammedniss@gmail.com. He can custom make vinyl for you to apply to your buttons. I have seimitsu ps14-kn buttons. Disassembled the buttons, applied vinyl on the white park of button, reassembled, and whola!
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