On/Off switch/button

[CDC Mail Guy]

I am starting a "NO Case" PC project, and am in need of an on/off button. Any suggestions on where I can go to find one? I am building my PC directly into a desk drawer, and when completed, I will post pics.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Do you plan on soldering for this? If so, just go to Radio Shack...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Unless you really want to have a switch, you can just "jumpstart" it with a screwdriver.

Just short out the connection the power button is supposed to make.

You can also use a jumper to close the circuit for a second.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362
Do you plan on soldering for this? If so, just go to Radio Shack...

Hadn't thought about it...till now. Thanks, I'll try Radio Sack...DUH

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Unless you really want to have a switch, you can just "jumpstart" it with a screwdriver.

Just short out the connection the power button is supposed to make.

You can also use a jumper to close the circuit for a second.

Rather have a switch, but thanks for the suggestion. I guess if I REALLY need an on/off button, I could buy a cheap case from ebay, and part it out to myself!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

The guys in the Distributed Computing area must have some sources of cheap switches if you want to check over there.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
The guys in the Distributed Computing area must have some sources of cheap switches if you want to check over there.

Link? Please.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Top of the screen, left side, catagories, Distributed Computing

 

[rcomo]

http://www.speedy3d.com/articles/case_mod_p3/01.shtml

A simple on off switch from any hardware store will do, and this diagram will help you with the wiring.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
Top of the screen, left side, catagories, Distributed Computing

yep

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: rcomo
http://www.speedy3d.com/articles/case_mod_p3/01.shtml

A simple on off switch from any hardware store will do, and this diagram will help you with the wiring.

Uhhh... that's if you want to turn on a PSU without a motherboard.

If you have a whole computer, you just need a switch connected to the two pins on the motherboard that the power button for the case would usually attach to.

Oh, and you want one that makes a momentary connection, not one that stays on one flipped.

 

[Jiggz]

If you have an old case you can just get the switch off that one.

 

[GregMal]

http://www.trianglecables.com/atxcaspusbut.html

 

[Buck Naked]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362
Do you plan on soldering for this? If so, just go to Radio Shack...

Radio Shack option

 

[JimPhelpsMI]

Hi, You got some pretty good advice already. Any momentary N.O. push button will work. A RESET SWITCH off of any OLD computer case will also work. Luck, Jim

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Originally posted by: GregMal
http://www.trianglecables.com/atxcaspusbut.html

Beautiful. Thank you, just what I was looking for! anandtech members come through AGAIN for me...YAY!

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Originally posted by: Jiggz
If you have an old case you can just get the switch off that one.

Good option, and would have done it till I found this link
http://www.trianglecables.com/atxcaspusbut.html

Thank you, much appreciated.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Check out allelectronics.com , i love that place. They will ship USPS ground, slow but cheap.

They have some neat looking button swiches and toggels. I bought 10 DPDT mico switches
for $12 shipped. Thier heat shrink is top notch and inexpensive, sold in 4' lengths.


Galvanized