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peecee · 02-16-2006, 10:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GizmoQ

Mine has labels ON-OFF-AUTO and I have it wired to my power supply with constant 12V for on and ACC for auto. This switch allows me to keep the carputer on always (ON), leave it off always (OFF), or let the shutdown controller do its thing (AUTO).

This is an excellent idea. Is this a function of all SPDT switches? This would be a great way to implement a valet type function. If you know you're going to be running the car for less than a minute or so, or don't want some valet mucking with your installation, just put it to off so the carpc never even powers up. If this isn't in the FAQ, it should be.

02-16-2006, 10:02 AM	#4
peecee Variable Bitrate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 284	Quote: Originally Posted by GizmoQ Mine has labels ON-OFF-AUTO and I have it wired to my power supply with constant 12V for on and ACC for auto. This switch allows me to keep the carputer on always (ON), leave it off always (OFF), or let the shutdown controller do its thing (AUTO). This is an excellent idea. Is this a function of all SPDT switches? This would be a great way to implement a valet type function. If you know you're going to be running the car for less than a minute or so, or don't want some valet mucking with your installation, just put it to off so the carpc never even powers up. If this isn't in the FAQ, it should be.