Using car ignition switch as power button for PCs

[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

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[Rheilly Phoull]

On 15/08/2016 6:35 PM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

What are you going for ?? Troll of the month ??

 

[JW]

On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:31:17 +0800 Rheilly Phoull <rheilly@bigslong.com>
wrote in Message id: <hvOdnbJTZdaOKyzKnZ2dnUU7-WGdnZ2d@westnet.com.au>:

On 15/08/2016 6:35 PM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

Yes, but you have to mount your PC under the car's hood. Preferably in the
path of the alternator belt for best results.

>What are you going for ?? Troll of the month ??

I think he and Skybuck Flying are a tag-team.

 

[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 15/08/16 20:31, Rheilly Phoull wrote:

On 15/08/2016 6:35 PM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

What are you going for ?? Troll of the month ??

Just wanna modify a simple but boring computer chassis.


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[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 15/08/16 21:30, JW wrote:

Yes, but you have to mount your PC under the car's hood. Preferably in the
path of the alternator belt for best results.

NO. I only need to "transplant" the ignition key system to a computer
chassis?

Maybe I was not clear. I only need the key system to turn on a PC, not
actually taking the full car ignition system.

I think he and Skybuck Flying are a tag-team.

Toroidal energy mentioned in The X-Files? Or the GN Drive in Gundam 00?
I think NASA is still working on it...

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[JW]

On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:16:44 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<nosmcr$bm6$3@dont-email.me>:

On 15/08/16 21:30, JW wrote:

Yes, but you have to mount your PC under the car's hood. Preferably in the
path of the alternator belt for best results.

NO. I only need to "transplant" the ignition key system to a computer
chassis?

Maybe I was not clear. I only need the key system to turn on a PC, not
actually taking the full car ignition system.

Are going to mount the steering column to your desk as well?

I think he and Skybuck Flying are a tag-team.


Toroidal energy mentioned in The X-Files? Or the GN Drive in Gundam 00?

I can't tell you anymore, sorry.

>I think NASA is still working on it...

Oh, I'm sure!

 

[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 15/08/16 23:41, JW wrote:

Are going to mount the steering column to your desk as well?

Some people does buy steering wheel to play car-racing and rally games.

Maybe your suggestion is actually relevant. Shouldn't we just put a PC
inside the ignition and steering system of a car?

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[default]

On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:35:35 +0800, "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote:

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

Why?

Computer just sits there, turn on the ignition and a relay supplies
power to the PC.

Then - you'd probably want to keep it on after the ignition goes off?
for a time?

 

[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 16/08/16 02:14, default wrote:

Computer just sits there, turn on the ignition and a relay supplies
power to the PC.

Then - you'd probably want to keep it on after the ignition goes off?
for a time?

I didn't write my question carefully. I just need the turn-key mechanism
to replace the power button.

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[JW]

On Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:47:11 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<noso5t$kna$1@dont-email.me>:

On 15/08/16 23:41, JW wrote:

Are going to mount the steering column to your desk as well?


Some people does buy steering wheel to play car-racing and rally games.

I'm sure they "does".

Maybe your suggestion is actually relevant. Shouldn't we just put a PC
inside the ignition and steering system of a car?

Sure, and have Windows do your navigating. Great idea!

 

[Ron M.]

On Monday, August 15, 2016 at 1:45:29 PM UTC-5, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

On 16/08/16 02:14, default wrote:

Computer just sits there, turn on the ignition and a relay supplies
power to the PC.

Then - you'd probably want to keep it on after the ignition goes off?
for a time?

I didn't write my question carefully. I just need the turn-key mechanism
to replace the power button.

Then go to the auto parts store, buy one and install it. There problem solved. DUH!!

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[JW]

On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:45:28 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<not2k6$s9q$1@dont-email.me>:

On 16/08/16 02:14, default wrote:

Computer just sits there, turn on the ignition and a relay supplies
power to the PC.

Then - you'd probably want to keep it on after the ignition goes off?
for a time?

I didn't write my question carefully. I just need the turn-key mechanism
to replace the power button.

Screw that. How about using a Frankenstein-style knife switch! Steampunk,
baby!

 

[Rheilly Phoull]

On 16/08/2016 8:00 AM, Ron M. wrote:

On Monday, August 15, 2016 at 1:45:29 PM UTC-5, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
On 16/08/16 02:14, default wrote:

Computer just sits there, turn on the ignition and a relay supplies
power to the PC.

Then - you'd probably want to keep it on after the ignition goes off?
for a time?

I didn't write my question carefully. I just need the turn-key mechanism
to replace the power button.

Then go to the auto parts store, buy one and install it. There problem solved. DUH!!


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Of course nowadays many cars have "suprise!!" a pushbutton startup.

 

[Jasen Betts]

On 2016-08-15, Mr. Man-wai Chang <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote:

Is it possible? I know it's too fancy...

absolutely, pc power button has two contacts that make a circuit when
you press it. find something suitable in ignition switch. the power
buttion is circuit is 5V so voltage won't be a problem.

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[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 16/08/16 16:16, Jasen Betts wrote:

absolutely, pc power button has two contacts that make a circuit when
you press it. find something suitable in ignition switch. the power
buttion is circuit is 5V so voltage won't be a problem.

The turn-key mechanism is actually a safety measure. That way, you would
not accidentally hit the power button.

The Elan-Vital T5-AB ATX Tower chassis I bought many years ago had a
power button that require a twist before a push.

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[JW]

On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:20:34 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<nov0ef$859$1@dont-email.me>:

>that require a twist before a push.

That's what she said!

 

[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 16/08/16 09:04, Rheilly Phoull wrote:

Of course nowadays many cars have "suprise!!" a pushbutton startup.

Most Hollywood movies portrayed the turn-key mechanism as superficial.
You always only needed to short 2 wires to start a car.

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[Mr. Man-wai Chang]

On 16/08/16 21:17, JW wrote:

On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:20:34 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
nov0ef$859$1@dont-email.me>:

that require a twist before a push.

That's what she said!

What "she"? The manual?

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[JW]

On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:03:13 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
<toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
<nov9ve$88t$1@dont-email.me>:

On 16/08/16 21:17, JW wrote:
On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:20:34 +0800 "Mr. Man-wai Chang"
toylet.toylet@gmail.com> wrote in Message id:
nov0ef$859$1@dont-email.me>:

that require a twist before a push.

That's what she said!


What "she"? The manual?

[face palm]

 

[Rheilly Phoull]

On 16/08/2016 10:54 PM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

On 16/08/16 09:04, Rheilly Phoull wrote:

Of course nowadays many cars have "suprise!!" a pushbutton startup.

Most Hollywood movies portrayed the turn-key mechanism as superficial.
You always only needed to short 2 wires to start a car.

Yeah, that's always a hoot where they just rip out the wiring and short
it out (must have arcing though). We used to have a model here where you
could just reach under the dash ans drop a coin across the back of the
ignition switch and away you went.