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krick:
Check out this post...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=37153.msg329904#msg329904

Texasmame:
Why is a smart strip needed and not just a regular surge protect?  What am I missing here?

MPTech:
I have my cab hooked up like MYX.
I extended the PC switch and rigged it to one of the coin return buttons on my coin box.  All of the electronics are plugged into the smart strip.
when the cab is completely off one push of the coin return powers everything up. (PC, monitor, lights, speakers, etc)

It was easier to setup with the smart-strip.  It's a little pricey, but works great!

MYX:

--- Quote from: Texasmame on September 04, 2006, 12:30:20 pm ---Why is a smart strip needed and not just a regular surge protect?  What am I missing here?

--- End quote ---
Smart strip has a Trigger outlet. Once that device is turned on, all other outlets turn on. There are also 2 always hot outlets. Grreat device.

MustardTent:

--- Quote from: Hippo on September 01, 2006, 04:52:45 am ---Actually at the moment until I get the power switch from the PC extended im using the 'keyboard any key power-on' option in the bios. So when I mash any keys on the control panel the thing boots :)

--- End quote ---

This is very similar to what I have.  My PC boots when you press the spacebar.  So, the switch I have hooked up for the space bar is my coin door.  The cabinet turns on when I drop a token in the slot.

It's nice to simply re-use something like this...I found it to be very useful.

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