[Coco] Replacement power switch for coco3?

Scott Wendt malfunct at msn.com
Thu Apr 6 16:02:24 EDT 2017


Based on what I saw in the schematic you need a 3PST normally open switch (2 18v AC legs and a 9V DC leg). I haven't had the time to measure the pin spacing and orientation in my CoCo though.

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Subject: Re: [Coco] Replacement power switch for coco3?

Not completely sure it’s a match, but this one might be worth a closer look…

Mouser part # 611-F2UEE

<http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/51281/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvxtGF7dlGNpowNqRnK0sWOqAXDOrsrRTw%3d <http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/51281/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvxtGF7dlGNpowNqRnK0sWOqAXDOrsrRTw=>>

-Ed


> On Apr 6, 2017, at 2:00 PM, Ron Klein <ron at kdomain.org> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> i was actually looking for one (and have been for some time) without much
> success.  It sounds like you have a very workable solution.
>
> If anyone ever does find a replacement power switch (like the factory one)
> please let me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Ron
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Rietveld Rietveld <rietveldh at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> A while ago someone was asking about replacement power switchs
>> Not sure if this will help but my power button snapped of yesterday.     I
>> desoldered the switch and connected a few jumpers, to the solder points on
>> the board‎, to simulate a switch ON position. I then went to Canadian Tire
>> and picked up a generic ON/OFF rocker switch that I spliced in to the power
>> cord before the power supply.   I made a small cut out and flush mounted to
>> the side of the case
>>
>> Thought this info might help people who can't find a replacement push
>> button power switch
>>
>>
>> Sent from my ⑩ Passport SE using QNX Neutrino RTOS; not running Android
>> or IOS.
>>
>> Dare to be different!
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