[Coco] Replacement power switch for coco3?

[Scott Wendt]

Looks like the schematic I was looking at was for the original CoCo. Thank you for the double check :)

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From: Coco <coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com> on behalf of Dave Philipsen <dave at davebiz.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 1:11:14 PM
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
Subject: Re: [Coco] Replacement power switch for coco3?

I can't verify what's in the other CoCos but the CoCo 3 switch is a DPDT
which appears to be very similar to the one Ed mentioned.

Dave


On 4/6/2017 3:02 PM, Scott Wendt wrote:
> 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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> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 12:51:45 PM
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> Not completely sure it’s a match, but this one might be worth a closer look…
>
> Mouser part # 611-F2UEE
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> <http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/51281/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvxtGF7dlGNpowNqRnK0sWOqAXDOrsrRTw%3d <http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/51281/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvxtGF7dlGNpowNqRnK0sWOqAXDOrsrRTw=>>
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> -Ed
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>> 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
>>>
>>>
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>>> or IOS.
>>>
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