Subject: Re: keyboard pinout?
To: der Mouse <mouse@Rodents.Montreal.QC.CA>
From: M <martin@ifb.co.uk>
List: port-next68k
Date: 10/17/2001 13:39:52
M wrote:

> der Mouse wrote:
> ....
>
> > However, I want to be able to use the CMD-ALT-* nerve pinch to reset
> > the machine, instead of having to unplug it and then use the 470-ohm
> > resistor on the power line method to turn it back on.
>
> ....
>
> Not realy an answer to your question but there is a power good line from
> the power suply which could be used for this if you are prepared to cut
> the link and trail it out to a switch.
> This is well documented in the build your own power supply. Theres a copy
> on www.channelu.com should be easy to find with a web search if not let me
> know and I'll dig it out for you.

Not sure if this bit was clear in context.

>
> I'd warn against switching it on and off too much as these power supplies
> do seem a bit flakey.

I guess I should have qualified that with pulling the power.

Regards,
M