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RoninEditor:
I didn't know how to search for this topic so hopefully this isn't old ground... but in Saint's book, he mentions that you can get your computer to start with the press of a certain button (routed from the CP).  I've never seen how to be able to do this, or select the button for it.  Have you guys done this?

Also, while using the Smartstrip, when the computer starts, does your guys' tv come on...? 

I'm concerned about this because I'm deciding on whether or not to hinge my front coindoor panel.

Thanks!

ark_ader:
This post has been here without a reply so I will venture an opinion.

I have had my small projects switch on via a small toggle button on my CP.  You can have a switch, whatever.  Just remember if it is 110 or 240 volts and you do not know what you are doing with electricity, get a qualified electrician to check it for you.

The PSU can be ATX with some pins shorted or an AT one is more suited.  If you are using a laptop then it is a bit more work.

I use solid state drives, and DOS so I can power on and off without causing any start up issues.  If you have a laptop then I recommend flash drives.  If you need windows then a nice small footprint like Tiny XP with no swap.  Just configure/invoke swap with a ramdrive.  Windows 2000 has a compatible ramdrive for XP.

Marquee light and screen should have no problems, but I recommend a decent surge strip.

The ins and outs of software is real easy and you should have a cab wired up for one-button operation.

I won't go into specifics because it is half the fun.   :cheers:

Let us say it's very do-able.  ;D

RoninEditor:
Thanks for the reply!

Okay, here's my setup...

HP Pavilion P4 2.6ghz, 120 internal HD (where all the ROMs, etc. are stored)
Sharp 27" TV
Happ Over/Under Coin Door with LED Lights
Groovy Game Gear's LED Marquee Light (I have the computer's power tap splitter)
Altec Lansing 4121 2.1 Speakers

Everything is plugged into the SmartStrip, the Bits Limited one:
http://catalog.bitsltd.us/index.html

I got it because Saint recommended it in the bible, er, book and he said cabs can be turned on with a single button, using this strip, but didn't mention, in the Good Book, the steps to do it.  Mind you, I'm a toooooootal moron when it comes to power, I kinda thought the computer's power (when turned on by the key stroke/button) triggers the rest, plugged into the other outlets. 

Do you know if, as of now, a setting somewhere within Windows to start-up with one keystroke?  And, if I run Mala with no Windows shell, is that keystroke/pushbutton affected?








Encryptor:
Just do a search on smartstrip and you'll get about 6 pages.

The basic operation of the smartstrip is that there is 1 outlet that controls all the rest. You plug the pc into this outlet and everything else into the others. When you turn on the pc the smartstrip turns everything else on at the same time. Basic operation.

So you just need to run a momentary switch from the power switch connector on the motherboard to somewhere accessible on your cab. Some put in on an admin panel, some put it on top of the cab out of sight, some put it on the bottom of the cp but it's a personal choice. The switch MUST be momentary though.

That's the basics. If you want more detail info do the search on smartstrip. Hope this helps.

Encryptor

TOK:
With the PC plugged into the control outlet on the Smart Strip, and the computers power switch wired to a button on the cab everything should work. Most newer motherboard BIOS's also have an option to shut down Windows when you hit the power switch again. Mine is set up that way, and one regular arcade button on the top of the cab turns the whole thing on. When you hit it again, it shuts down Windows and turns everything off.

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