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Old 02-16-2006, 02:55 AM   #1
Froogle
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I want to install a switch

Hi guys

Currently running a carputer system in my car. It's reasonably slow as it's fanless. Problem is if I start the car up and move for a short journey (like move the car out of the drive to let the girlfriend out and then park it up) it cut's the power to the computer while it's loading. This ends up mucking up the install and windows just loops and won't start.

What I want to do is install a switch so I can put the computer on when I like.

I've got one of these http://linitx.com/product_info.php?c...roducts_id=598 in at the moment wired to the ignition. I don't want to pull the car appart again to change this so is there a way I can install a switch onto one of these wires so I can turn the pc on when I want.

Which wire would I install the switch on ? What type of switch would it be ? You get 2 types. One where you get on or off. Another where (I don't know the exact name) you switch it on for a second to close the connection but it switches straight off again. I guess the same as a normal pc switch ?

cheers
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