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Use switch as button (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Henry_reddit88@alien.top to c/pcmods@hardware.watch

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Hi! So, the power button on my case isn't working properly, and I wanted to try to replace it. I accidentally bought some capacitative switches instead of buttons, and I'm wondering if I can do anything with them to make them work.

Thank you!

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[–] TisDeathToTheWind@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ideally you need a momentary switch.

You could use a toggle switch you’d just have to turn it off after half a second to turn the pc on and then turn it on and off again for longer to turn off the pc with the power button if you don’t do it inside the software.

In your case you just have to touch it for a second assuming it’s only triggered and not toggled on if it’s toggled on, then you need to touch it again to turn it off. They make momentary touch switches. If you want to go that route I’d get one of those or return and get a regular momentary switch.

[–] Henry_reddit88@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Sure thing. I think it's just easier to buy a new one. However I found these that have an LED and look quite nice. Can't seem to find something that fits my needs : /. Do you know where I could find some like this? Thanks!