Posted by Michael Bobroski on September 22, 1999 at 18:40:04:
In Reply to: Re: Looking for ideas on PC power. posted by Cablouie on September 22, 1999 at 12:53:20:
In regards to the ATX power supply: The switch isn't very 'smart' at all. :)
Any momentary contact switch will do -- You can find them in various shapes, sizes and colors at Radio Shack, and Happ sells a variety of them as well.
-Mike
: An easy way to do this is to take a look at the switch on your computer case. You could remove it and wire longer wires and put the switch where ever you need it. The only problem I see with this is if you have an ATX style power supply because that uses a "smart" momentary switch instead of a SPST style switch.
: Can anyone clarify this?
: -Cab
: : I know there are lots of helpful minds out there. I'm looking for a clever way to turn on a PC that's INSIDE a cabinet.
: : I don't want players to have to open the coin door and reach in to power it up.
: : I don't have the technical expertise needed to build the special circut (from PC2JAMMA) allowing the cabinet and PC to be turned on at the same time.
: : What have some of you done?