One atx power switch for multiple computers?

Merkwurdigliebe · 07-January-07, 07:12 PM

Is there a way to power on four motherboards with one switch?

On a semi-related note, where can I purchase inexpensive HDD/power LEDs and power/reset switches (with cables)?

I found these, but they are too short (handy though). And these, but they are too expenseve (however neat).

Jonny English · 08-January-07, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkwurdigliebe


	Is there a way to power on four motherboards with one switch? ...

I don't see why not, in theory anyway - you'd just need a sp4t (single pole, 4 throw) momentary switch ... but I'm having a pig of a job finding you any links

Merkwurdigliebe · 08-January-07, 12:59 PM

Sounds good. I may just have to brush up on my soldering skills, that's all.

Although I am considering extending my budget and getting four of those Bulgin switches: a different color for each motherboard. Plus I don't see why I couldn't try to attach the HDD activity LED to the switch's LED.

I mean, things are just more cool when they have lights on them, right? Right?!

malatory · 08-January-07, 02:04 PM

Might think about making your own, Get the wire and ends from servocity. They have been the cheapest I found for the plugs.

Servo Connectors & Pins

wire

Servo Wire (Bulk)

then hit superbrightled for your LED's

Because getting a short cable with a push button is over priced IMHO.

Example
Logic Supply - Header Pin Power Switch

reflux · 08-January-07, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkwurdigliebe


	I mean, things are just more cool when they have lights on them, right? Right?!

Absolutely.

carbongraphite · 08-January-07, 03:38 PM

those servo headers are overpriced. just go to a electronic component store to get them or order them from someplace like Headers you can also harvest them from junk. if you do go to a local component store they should have bulk bins of the stuff or if there is someplace like fry's near you you can get the molex or ampex brand packs.

Bigal01 · 16-February-07, 07:27 PM

I used two of the Bulgin Vandal switches in my "Printer-to-Computer-Deja-Vu" machine. Each one activated one of the two systems within the printer chassis. Since they were mounted in the plastic printer housing, I ended up blowing out one LED ring with ESD. After that I got smart and grounded each switch to the metal chassis using some wire wrapped around the screw threads. These switches look great with (in my case) their blue rings. Just make sure you ground them properly and touch some other metal object to discharge your body before turning your system on.

Merkwurdigliebe · 17-February-07, 09:02 AM

Thanks.

Over time my feelings had drifted back to using one switch for each mobo, and each one color coded.

07-January-07, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merkwurdigliebe Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: "Teh South" Posts: 191	One atx power switch for multiple computers? Is there a way to power on four motherboards with one switch? On a semi-related note, where can I purchase inexpensive HDD/power LEDs and power/reset switches (with cables)? I found these, but they are too short (handy though). And these, but they are too expenseve (however neat).

08-January-07, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Merkwurdigliebe Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: "Teh South" Posts: 191	Re: One atx power switch for multiple computers? Sounds good. I may just have to brush up on my soldering skills, that's all. Although I am considering extending my budget and getting four of those Bulgin switches: a different color for each motherboard. Plus I don't see why I couldn't try to attach the HDD activity LED to the switch's LED. I mean, things are just more cool when they have lights on them, right? Right?!

08-January-07, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
malatory Apex Techie II Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cardboard Box Posts: 94	Re: One atx power switch for multiple computers? Might think about making your own, Get the wire and ends from servocity. They have been the cheapest I found for the plugs. Servo Connectors & Pins wire Servo Wire (Bulk) then hit superbrightled for your LED's Because getting a short cable with a push button is over priced IMHO. Example Logic Supply - Header Pin Power Switch

08-January-07, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, WA. Posts: 1,780	Re: One atx power switch for multiple computers? those servo headers are overpriced. just go to a electronic component store to get them or order them from someplace like Headers you can also harvest them from junk. if you do go to a local component store they should have bulk bins of the stuff or if there is someplace like fry's near you you can get the molex or ampex brand packs. __________________ "YouÂ’ll do that when I genetically engineer a dragon to ride to work"

16-February-07, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bigal01 Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8	Re: One atx power switch for multiple computers? I used two of the Bulgin Vandal switches in my "Printer-to-Computer-Deja-Vu" machine. Each one activated one of the two systems within the printer chassis. Since they were mounted in the plastic printer housing, I ended up blowing out one LED ring with ESD. After that I got smart and grounded each switch to the metal chassis using some wire wrapped around the screw threads. These switches look great with (in my case) their blue rings. Just make sure you ground them properly and touch some other metal object to discharge your body before turning your system on. __________________ Home of the Printer-to-Computer series. www.bigal-computers.net

17-February-07, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Merkwurdigliebe Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: "Teh South" Posts: 191	Re: One atx power switch for multiple computers? Thanks. Over time my feelings had drifted back to using one switch for each mobo, and each one color coded.

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