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External PC power button

A power and reset button for your PC that you can set on your desktop

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Description

The project is a 2 keys mini keyboard, connected to the PC motherboard pin to power up / down the PC and reset it.

Components

2 × Cherry switches https://eu.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=cherry+mx
2 × diode
1 × 2 keys 3d printed case
1 × network cable

Build Instructions

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1

Print the 3d model

Print a 2 keys 3d model like this great one https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2964514 from https://www.thingiverse.com/DesignedBySodaMan/about
2

Connect your keys

Solder the keys to a diode (not sure if that’s mandatory) then to a pair of wire.
I used an old network cable, containing 4 twisted pairs.
3

Connect to your PC

Connect inside your PC, on the power and / or reset switch.
Pressing the key will power up or down your PC.

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