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JamesXP · 05-28-07, 11:29 PM

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=2455&doy=29m5

To use this as an on switch would you have to switch it forward then backwards again?

Section8 · 05-28-07, 11:44 PM

No SPST (Single Pole Single Throw). One position is on the other is off.

JamesXP · 05-28-07, 11:47 PM

Theres a DPDT too, will this work?

Section8 · 05-29-07, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesXP

Theres a DPDT too, will this work?

Double Pole Double Throw are more versatile. You can have the switch perform 2 tasks. Usually they use DPDT switches to revers phase or polarity like this

What are you planning on using the switch for?

thideras · 05-29-07, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesXP

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=2455&doy=29m5

To use this as an on switch would you have to switch it forward then backwards again?

If you mean using it as a power switch (like all cases come with), yes, you will have to flip it and flip it back. Otherwise it would be like holding the button in all the time.

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 01:13 AM

a power on switch :P

Or might wire it to my CCFLs and lighting fans etc.

UglyChild · 05-29-07, 01:36 AM

Why do you need a key? You got kids?

You should get this one instead. No one will ever know how to turn your pc on, unless you tilt it to the side.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...30185&doy=29m5

Otherwise, this one is nice.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...19096&doy=29m5

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 02:11 AM

Nope I'm 14 I just want it so noone can turn my pc on :]

theres 3 types of key switch they make :

DPDT
SPST
And Make Break

Any of em applicable for turning pc on/off

thideras · 05-29-07, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesXP

Nope I'm 14 I just want it so noone can turn my pc on :]

theres 3 types of key switch they make :

DPDT
SPST
And Make Break

Any of em applicable for turning pc on/off

Any type of switch would work...its a switch

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 03:38 AM

The thing is with the mobo it just wants it clicked once, not just in the same position

Randyman... · 05-29-07, 03:48 AM

For a standard ACPI type Power button, you want a single pole (2-wires) momentary connection type switch (usually a button) for reasons just as thideras and JamesXP mentioned...

If you want to use a Key - something like a "Start" switch from a car (or simular) might be cool...

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 04:36 AM

Oh... That does sound Cool :O

Is there away to wire the key to start?

So when you turn the key, it sends the line to the switch then when you press start it starts may sound confusing though. ill do a paint.

eg:

Randyman... · 05-29-07, 05:26 AM

Since the "Start" position of the key-switch is still "Momentary", you'd probably just wire the key-switch's 2 Wires (the 2 that make contact closure at the "Start" position) directly to the MoBo's "PWR SW" Header. No need for a secondary switch as shown in your diagram...

"Start" it, and it turns on. Or hold it at "Start", and it acts like a regular "4-Second Reset"

Randyman... · 05-29-07, 05:34 AM

Make it simple. Just get a single Keyed Switch that is momentary. If you take the key out with the PC turned OFF, you won't be able to turn it back on without the key...

Exactly like a Car's Ignition at the "Start" position (when you are Cranking the starter with the key). No need for 2 switches - just a single keyed momentary switch

But using one keyed off/on switch in series with your regular PC Power Button will also work...

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 05:34 AM

I cant source a momentary key though.

Thats the idea, to need to key to turn it on. and use the switch to power it and the keysw to complete the circuit when ON

Randyman... · 05-29-07, 05:45 AM

That's cool. You can just buy the switch you listed in your first post, and simply wire it in series with your stock PC Power Button

Just like in your diagram, but use the stock PC Power Button in place of the Car Start switch...

thideras · 05-29-07, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Randyman...

That's cool. You can just buy the switch you listed in your first post, and simply wire it in series with your stock PC Power Button

Just like in your diagram, but use the stock PC Power Button in place of the Car Start switch...

There you go, that is perfect. I might do something like that, I have a key and lock for a Briggs and Stratton engine just sitting here.

RollingThunder · 05-29-07, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesXP

Nope I'm 14 I just want it so noone can turn my pc on :]

And why wouldn't you want your parents to turn on your computer?

JamesXP · 05-29-07, 06:23 PM

My parent doesn't turn my computer on because he'd rather go on his than mine...

Plus I just like the sound of a key in a computer.

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05-29-07, 02:11 AM	Thread Starter #8
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	Nope I'm 14 I just want it so noone can turn my pc on :] theres 3 types of key switch they make : DPDT SPST And Make Break Any of em applicable for turning pc on/off __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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05-29-07, 03:38 AM	Thread Starter #10
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	The thing is with the mobo it just wants it clicked once, not just in the same position __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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05-29-07, 03:48 AM	#11
Randyman... Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX	For a standard ACPI type Power button, you want a single pole (2-wires) momentary connection type switch (usually a button) for reasons just as thideras and JamesXP mentioned... If you want to use a Key - something like a "Start" switch from a car (or simular) might be cool... __________________ Randy V - Audio-Dude/Musician/PC Guru/Crazy Guy PC#1 (Main Rig) : Lian Li PC-V1010 / P8Z68-V-GEN3 / 3750K @ 4.5GHz + Ven-X / 16GB G.Skill DDR3-1600 / HD5770 "XXX" 1GB / Samsung 830 256GB SSD / (6x) 2TB 5K3000 on Areca ARC1222 in RAID-6 / Seasonic X660 PSU / 2407WFP-HC / RME "Multiface" 38 Ch. Audio I/O / Dynaudio AIR-15 + AIR-BASE-2 Studio Monitors PC#2 (Realtime DAW) : Lian-Li PC-K65B / Sabertooth X79 / i7-3820 @ 4.8GHz + TRUE / 8GB RipJaws DDR3-2133 / HD6570 / 120GB Intel 520 / 4x 1TB on Areca ARC-1210 in RAID-5 / RME "HDSPe MADI" 128 Channel Audio I/O / 2x SSL AlphaLink MADI AX / 48 Mic Inputs + Fully-discrete Mic Preamps + 4260Watt PA System with 5x 18" JBL Subs :-) NAS#1: NSC-800 ITX Case / Asus P8H61-ITX / i3-2120 / (8x) 1TB 7200.12's in RAID-6 on Areca ARC-1220 Card NAS#2: 12TB ReadyNAS Ultra-4+ / (4x) 3TB 5K3000's And 7 other i7/i5/C2D/C2Q PC's
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05-29-07, 04:36 AM	Thread Starter #12
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	Oh... That does sound Cool :O Is there away to wire the key to start? So when you turn the key, it sends the line to the switch then when you press start it starts may sound confusing though. ill do a paint. eg: __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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Randyman... Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX	Since the "Start" position of the key-switch is still "Momentary", you'd probably just wire the key-switch's 2 Wires (the 2 that make contact closure at the "Start" position) directly to the MoBo's "PWR SW" Header. No need for a secondary switch as shown in your diagram... "Start" it, and it turns on. Or hold it at "Start", and it acts like a regular "4-Second Reset" __________________ Randy V - Audio-Dude/Musician/PC Guru/Crazy Guy PC#1 (Main Rig) : Lian Li PC-V1010 / P8Z68-V-GEN3 / 3750K @ 4.5GHz + Ven-X / 16GB G.Skill DDR3-1600 / HD5770 "XXX" 1GB / Samsung 830 256GB SSD / (6x) 2TB 5K3000 on Areca ARC1222 in RAID-6 / Seasonic X660 PSU / 2407WFP-HC / RME "Multiface" 38 Ch. Audio I/O / Dynaudio AIR-15 + AIR-BASE-2 Studio Monitors PC#2 (Realtime DAW) : Lian-Li PC-K65B / Sabertooth X79 / i7-3820 @ 4.8GHz + TRUE / 8GB RipJaws DDR3-2133 / HD6570 / 120GB Intel 520 / 4x 1TB on Areca ARC-1210 in RAID-5 / RME "HDSPe MADI" 128 Channel Audio I/O / 2x SSL AlphaLink MADI AX / 48 Mic Inputs + Fully-discrete Mic Preamps + 4260Watt PA System with 5x 18" JBL Subs :-) NAS#1: NSC-800 ITX Case / Asus P8H61-ITX / i3-2120 / (8x) 1TB 7200.12's in RAID-6 on Areca ARC-1220 Card NAS#2: 12TB ReadyNAS Ultra-4+ / (4x) 3TB 5K3000's And 7 other i7/i5/C2D/C2Q PC's
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Randyman... Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX	Make it simple. Just get a single Keyed Switch that is momentary. If you take the key out with the PC turned OFF, you won't be able to turn it back on without the key... Exactly like a Car's Ignition at the "Start" position (when you are Cranking the starter with the key). No need for 2 switches - just a single keyed momentary switch But using one keyed off/on switch in series with your regular PC Power Button will also work... __________________ Randy V - Audio-Dude/Musician/PC Guru/Crazy Guy PC#1 (Main Rig) : Lian Li PC-V1010 / P8Z68-V-GEN3 / 3750K @ 4.5GHz + Ven-X / 16GB G.Skill DDR3-1600 / HD5770 "XXX" 1GB / Samsung 830 256GB SSD / (6x) 2TB 5K3000 on Areca ARC1222 in RAID-6 / Seasonic X660 PSU / 2407WFP-HC / RME "Multiface" 38 Ch. Audio I/O / Dynaudio AIR-15 + AIR-BASE-2 Studio Monitors PC#2 (Realtime DAW) : Lian-Li PC-K65B / Sabertooth X79 / i7-3820 @ 4.8GHz + TRUE / 8GB RipJaws DDR3-2133 / HD6570 / 120GB Intel 520 / 4x 1TB on Areca ARC-1210 in RAID-5 / RME "HDSPe MADI" 128 Channel Audio I/O / 2x SSL AlphaLink MADI AX / 48 Mic Inputs + Fully-discrete Mic Preamps + 4260Watt PA System with 5x 18" JBL Subs :-) NAS#1: NSC-800 ITX Case / Asus P8H61-ITX / i3-2120 / (8x) 1TB 7200.12's in RAID-6 on Areca ARC-1220 Card NAS#2: 12TB ReadyNAS Ultra-4+ / (4x) 3TB 5K3000's And 7 other i7/i5/C2D/C2Q PC's
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05-29-07, 05:34 AM	Thread Starter #15
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	I cant source a momentary key though. Thats the idea, to need to key to turn it on. and use the switch to power it and the keysw to complete the circuit when ON __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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05-29-07, 05:45 AM	#16
Randyman... Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston, TX	That's cool. You can just buy the switch you listed in your first post, and simply wire it in series with your stock PC Power Button Just like in your diagram, but use the stock PC Power Button in place of the Car Start switch... __________________ Randy V - Audio-Dude/Musician/PC Guru/Crazy Guy PC#1 (Main Rig) : Lian Li PC-V1010 / P8Z68-V-GEN3 / 3750K @ 4.5GHz + Ven-X / 16GB G.Skill DDR3-1600 / HD5770 "XXX" 1GB / Samsung 830 256GB SSD / (6x) 2TB 5K3000 on Areca ARC1222 in RAID-6 / Seasonic X660 PSU / 2407WFP-HC / RME "Multiface" 38 Ch. Audio I/O / Dynaudio AIR-15 + AIR-BASE-2 Studio Monitors PC#2 (Realtime DAW) : Lian-Li PC-K65B / Sabertooth X79 / i7-3820 @ 4.8GHz + TRUE / 8GB RipJaws DDR3-2133 / HD6570 / 120GB Intel 520 / 4x 1TB on Areca ARC-1210 in RAID-5 / RME "HDSPe MADI" 128 Channel Audio I/O / 2x SSL AlphaLink MADI AX / 48 Mic Inputs + Fully-discrete Mic Preamps + 4260Watt PA System with 5x 18" JBL Subs :-) NAS#1: NSC-800 ITX Case / Asus P8H61-ITX / i3-2120 / (8x) 1TB 7200.12's in RAID-6 on Areca ARC-1220 Card NAS#2: 12TB ReadyNAS Ultra-4+ / (4x) 3TB 5K3000's And 7 other i7/i5/C2D/C2Q PC's
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05-29-07, 06:23 PM	Thread Starter #19
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	My parent doesn't turn my computer on because he'd rather go on his than mine... Plus I just like the sound of a key in a computer. __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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