Control switch

warnockm · 02-27-2005, 06:55 PM

I'm looking into building a switch in my center console as sort of a "control switch" or switches i should say. I would like a switch the lets you control an opus power supply to have it turn on with the ignition, turn on all the time and just be turned off. I would also like a reset switch. Has anyone wired anything like this? I'm curious what would be the best approach. Where can i get a 3 way switch for the power supply, and I'm assuming a reset switch is just a momentary switch. Also, how can i make the reset button "hidden" so i don't accidently restart the computer. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

thanks!

jedi7001 · 03-13-2005, 11:06 AM

Im looking for this too. Did you find a good thread? I had one at one time but searching for this is a pain with all the hits you get

maxxell · 03-13-2005, 10:25 PM

I rigged a switch to my ACC line so I can make the computer think the car is off when it's on, so the computer wont boot (or will shutdown when I flip the switch off). But I haven't done anything to keep the computer running after turning off the car.

rubicon · 03-14-2005, 12:26 AM

Well, you could theoretically run, say, CAT-5 wires (individually) to the headers on a board like the M1-ATX to control its behaviour, and wire up switches on the other end. Also, you can use a jumper to hook the PSU into the mobo's on/off switch line, and wire that up as well.

I briefly thought about doing this, but then decided it wasn't that important.