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ATX buttons
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 6:55 pm
by matt719
Well, i am being forced to build a plexi case from scratch because my only good spare PSU is a 1U rackmount, so before i start building i want to know some things i haven't straightened out. What will i use for an on/off switch? anyone know where to buy some? i can handle LEDs, but i'm not sure if you can rocker switches or something maybe? Let me know. Thanks!
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 7:42 pm
by Sean
switches that stay in place will not work with ATX power supplies. You need buttons a lot like car starters. Just like in a car you can't hold the key all the way, cause the starter would be running, thus causing the car to not start running (yeah, I know not technically correct, but you all know what I'm talkin about). Any switch that stays in place will cause the computer to shut down right after being turned on. Rocker switches would work, but you'd have to move it up, then back down after it's started.
Hope that helps.
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 7:45 pm
by FlyingPenguin
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 8:34 pm
by Shadow250
my 2 cents: the last switch fp posted i dont recommend cuz it breaks easy. i tried a couple. also you want a normally open momentary switch.
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:10 pm
by matt719
thanks guys! i think i'll try this one:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?c ... 275%2D1556
will this work for reset button too? (assuming)
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:16 pm
by Shadow250
yep that will work for a reset button too
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:36 pm
by matt719
can i use 18AWG wire on that?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 11:43 pm
by Pugsley
hell you could use 32 if you want!