Caseless Build

[magn3t0]

Im planning on building a caseless computer my only question is what time of switch should I use for the power and reset. Should I use a standard DPST switch or a momentary DPST switch? Thanks.

Off topic
PC finally have a bigger forum and it looks great.

[J.R. Nelson]

I would do standard. If you want to have some fun, you could also get one of those key switches for it. It would end up feeling very 80's missile silo though, heh.

[magn3t0]

Just to clarify, Why does it feel like a typical pc power button is a momentary? Thanks

EDIT:
Is it a momentary single pole switch?

[magn3t0]

...anybody?

[JPZ]

You need to short the two pins for a brief period of time. With a standard case switch, the pins are shorted when the button is pressed and held in, and the circuit is open when the button is not pressed.

People with caseless setups usually just short the pins on the motherboard with a pen or whatever they have handy- if you choose to go this route, make sure you short the proper pins so you don't damage the motherboard.

If you are interested, you can buy a set of switches, LEDs, and speaker for a computer motherboard.

[lrojas]

I can honestly say i never seen a caseless computer, care to post pictures when you finish?

[KryptoRoxx]

ditto on that. I wanna see this.