Wes Crockett Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hello all,When I tried hooking up my PE4L's SWEX adapter to my cases power switch, I noticed that i would press the button, power would be received, and I would release it and it would turn off.. I think it has to do with the type of switch in the case. I want to add a switch like this:PV6 anti-vandal switch | illuminated anti-vandal | water resistant anti-vandalDoes anyone know what I would need to do to get it to function with the light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator BAKED Posted July 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2013 That's a pretty sturdy switch anti-vandal. I think it would be rather complicated to make it work as an on and off switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Inferno Fan Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Easy done. The anti-vandal switch has 2 posts. Just wire the ATX PSU's green (PS_ON) and black wires (COM/GND) to those posts. Though the illumination won't work since there isn't any power running through those two leads. REF: How do I manually turn on an ATX power supply? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Crockett Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Easy done. The anti-vandal switch has 2 posts. Just wire the ATX PSU's green (PS_ON) and black wires (COM/GND) to those posts. Though the illumination won't work since there isn't any power running through those two leads. REF: How do I manually turn on an ATX power supply? Could i not use the jumper slot that is on the SWEX board? Additionally, is there no way to send power to the LED's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Inferno Fan Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Could i not use the jumper slot that is on the SWEX board? Additionally, is there no way to send power to the LED's? Yes, if you put the SWEX in the OFF position (SW1=2-3) then can wire to your switch to JP1 so it can switch on the PSU. Above: SWEX circuit extract from the SWEX schematic The anti-vandal switch has two posts and expects there to be a voltage difference (eg: 12V and GND) to power the illumination. The ATX PSU PS_ON doesn't work with voltage. It works by detecting a change in resistance (infinite = open circuit to 0ohm = closed circuit). You'd need to find another switch that has a third post for powering on the illumination if that's what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi, hopefully someone can help. I have the same problem with my egpu in my new case: BitFenix.com » Products » Chassis » Phenom Micro-ATXIf i connect power pin from case power button to JP1 from SWEX i can turn on. Bu i have to hold the button. If not power goes off. Is there an extra switch somewhere to buy which could work in between? [powerbutton]-[switch,on/off]-swex,jp1 ?Thanks for any help. Or is this:Easy done. The anti-vandal switch has 2 posts. Just wire the ATX PSU's green (PS_ON) and black wires (COM/GND) to those posts. Though the illumination won't work since there isn't any power running through those two leads.what i need? So pressing the button gives signal to psu to turn on, pressing again gives signal to turn off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 So it is also not working. I need something like a small board which simulates motherboards soft on/off. Or i have to buy a "real" on/off button, ... damn ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Crockett Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hey Nando4,It has been a long time, but I'm about to build a new desk setup, and I wanted to revisit this. Would a switch like the one linked below work with the standard jumper slot on the SWEX without having to cut and splice my power supply?Ce Rohs 2 Position Push Button Switch - Buy 2 Position Push Button Switch,16mm Push Button Switch,2a/36vdc Push Button Switches Product on Alibaba.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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