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vidmouse:

--- Quote from: bluevolume on August 11, 2007, 05:02:59 pm ---The the motherboard power switch connection would be routed to a regular game button, probably located next to the original cabinet power switch.  (that switch would still be there, but would be used to cut power to the entire box).

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This is how I power my cab.  I got an extra red (nothing like
a big red button) that I used to hook to the motherboard
where my PC on/off switch used to hook to.  That was a
momentary switch so I figured it could serve the same
function and it does.  I actually wired my TV do do the same
(see my website if you want to see how) but later
realized my TV remembers power-on and channel settings
when I unplug it, so I just route everything to a single
standard power strip bar use that to power on everything
and then the red button (now mounted on the rear of my CP box)
for the PC.

Ok, so it's two buttons not one but still the best I've got
w/o buying a smart strip...

javeryh:
I use a happs mini pushbutton to power my cab on and off.  I wired it to the pins on the motherboard and everything is plugged into a smartstrip.  Works like a charm!

ARTIFACT:

--- Quote from: javeryh on August 11, 2007, 06:39:55 pm ---I use a happs mini pushbutton to power my cab on and off.  I wired it to the pins on the motherboard and everything is plugged into a smartstrip.  Works like a charm!

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Exactly what I plan to do! Golad to read again that it works well.

I couldnt find a smart strip at home depot + lowes for some reason... what model do you suggest?

severdhed:
i have a standard pushbutton wired to my motherboard where the normal pc power button would connect.  it is mounted on the top of the cabinet.  everything is plugged into a craftsman smart strip that i bought at Sears for $20.  turn on the PC, everything else turns on...very simple and relatively cheap.

bluevolume:

--- Quote from: rockin_rick on August 11, 2007, 05:56:02 pm ---I'd suggest using the PS +5V source, rather than the USB +5V source.  The USB can be setup to provide +5V all the time (+5VSB), and while I'm not sure, some devices (like a U360) may want the always on +5V power (thus ruining your turn on plan).  Even if right now you don't think that you will be using +5VSB, you may want to in the future...

Rick
 

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Good call.  I was originally going to wire mine up that way, but I thought the USB would be cleaner.  I wasn't taking into account that the USB current is probably continuous as long as the actual power supply is live.

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