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One "On/Off" Switch to Power Them All
unclet:
I bought something from Radio Shack (do not remember the name) which was basically a one outlet plug controlled by a remote control. You press the remote control to toggle the flow of electricity on/off.
I connected everything from my cabinet into a standard power strip. This power strip was then plugged into the one outlet plug thing I got from Radio Shack (which is plugged into the wall).
Now, when I want to turn on my cabinet, I press the remote control and everything comes to life. Another press of the remote turns everything off. Keep in mind I do not have my computer plugged into this .... I leave that on all the time.
I simply stuck the remote control (1 inch square) to the side of the control panel out of the way and now my kids can press it to turn everything on. I did not have to buy a smart strip and did not have to attach wires to a motherboard either to turn stuff on or off. Anyway, it works for me, so I thought I would mention it.
(EDIT)
This looks exactly like the ones I bought from Radio Shack (see pics). I searched for "remote outlet" and found this on Ebay
I believe that Radio Shack no longer sells these, but I could be wrong ..... I think I got them on clearance for like $5 each. I actually use one to turn on my Skeeball game to make that easier for the kids as well.
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javeryh:
I just used a SmartStrip and wired the computer power-on button to a pushbutton on my cabinet. The computer gets plugged into the "hot" outlet on the SmartStrip and everything else (marquee light, speakers, monitor) gets plugged into the "cold" outlets. The SmartStrip plugs in to the wall. Once I press the power button on everything comes to life. To turn everything off I just press it again. Simple!
unclet:
I just dont like waiting for the computer to boot up everytime I want to play a game. I go over to my cabinet and press the remote control button and the lights, TV and sound come on and I am ready for action. Another press and everything turns off (except the computer). Guess you could do this with the Smart Strip as well, but since I found this remote control button thing for $5.00 is was a lot cheaper.
BradC:
The cabinet has ONLY the switch on the back. The switch is not hooked up to anything anymore (it was like this when I got it), there is no power cord running away from the cabinet.
I thought about the smart strip, but I don't need it. Once I get power flowing to the power strip, everything will turn themselves on (including the PC) without any additional button pressing required. So I just want to basically put the switch between the surge protector and extension cord.
PsychoAU:
Here is the outlet that UncleT is talking about for sale on Target. It seems to be cheaper to get it through them than it is on eBay once shipping is factored in.
http://tinyurl.com/2ee6eo
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