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    Power on and off

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      zupi
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      Re: Power on and off
      I had a go with the last video, that with borkin button by Etaprime. It's relatively easy to solder and it doesn't need the script to power on, because it probes a pin that awakes Rpi by design. You only need the script to shutdown the Pi, but I don't think it's much needed since almost every distro, uses a safe shutdown method anyway.

      That's if you don't need the analog A/V out of course and you don't want to drill the case.

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        KillerQ @zupi
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        @zupi

        Thanks for the compliment. That button is my idea, that's why it's named after me. Glad you're getting use out of it!!

        The audio and video out still works if you remove the button.

        Enjoy!

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          KillerQ @DorkVonWaterfall
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          @DorkVonWaterfall said in Power on and off:

          @KillerQ
          no drill...but solder...i dont know....on a permanent intallation, maybe, but i use my Pi for all kind of stuff....

          It's one single wire soldered completely beneath ge board. It's totally out of the way. Give it a shot!

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            zupi @KillerQ
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            @KillerQ Your idea?! Well done pal! Actually I always wanted to add a power (ON at least) button but was afraid to drill the case and break any or end up with something ugly. A few days ago I saw the video and when a nearby store dropped the price of those jacks to 2€ I grabbed one to test if was working... And it did!
            Good job everyone involved.

            Although i don't use the A/V and the button is beautifully hardly noticeable, I still wonder if a jack splitter, although ugly, may give both power ON flexibility and A/V out but I doubt I will soon test it.

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              KillerQ @zupi
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              @zupi said in Power on and off:

              @KillerQ Your idea?! Well done pal! Actually I always wanted to add a power (ON at least) button but was afraid to drill the case and break any or end up with something ugly. A few days ago I saw the video and when a nearby store dropped the price of those jacks to 2€ I grabbed one to test if was working... And it did!
              Good job everyone involved.

              Although i don't use the A/V and the button is beautifully hardly noticeable, I still wonder if a jack splitter, although ugly, may give both power ON flexibility and A/V out but I doubt I will soon test it.

              Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it.

              If I can get around to it, I'll try and test the splitter. If you get to it first, report your findings back here.

              Thanks again!

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                KillerQ @zupi
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                @zupi said in Power on and off:

                @KillerQ Your idea?! Well done pal! Actually I always wanted to add a power (ON at least) button but was afraid to drill the case and break any or end up with something ugly. A few days ago I saw the video and when a nearby store dropped the price of those jacks to 2€ I grabbed one to test if was working... And it did!
                Good job everyone involved.

                Although i don't use the A/V and the button is beautifully hardly noticeable, I still wonder if a jack splitter, although ugly, may give both power ON flexibility and A/V out but I doubt I will soon test it.

                I found a splitter. I'll test it out this evening.

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                • ?
                  A Former User
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                  Is there an easy way to hook up a Super Nintendo Power button to a Raspberry Pi? I know nothing about soldering.

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                  • space cadetS
                    space cadet
                    last edited by space cadet

                    Soldering is simple. Try it out on some junk components first. The worst thing that will happen is you try again. Trust me trying out a new skill is rewarding! You can pick up a simple soldering iron cheap.

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                      A Former User
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                      Meh, I don't know. I'm really not old enough yet to solder by myself, and I don't think anyone I know knows how to solder.

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                      • space cadetS
                        space cadet
                        last edited by

                        You could learn in less than an hour including research. It's fun and easy! Your choice and not trying to be pushy. I just like to try new things for myself to learn .

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                        • ?
                          A Former User
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                          Huh. Might try it.

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                            zupi @KillerQ
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                            @KillerQ Nope... Two stereo audio splitters I tried didn't do anything. Possibly a 4 segment mini jack Y splitter might do but it seems there are only 1 or 2 in the entire universe from a not so toughtful Google search. Like this one maybe:
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                            Blimey...

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                              KillerQ @zupi
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                              @zupi said in Power on and off:

                              @KillerQ Nope... Two stereo audio splitters I tried didn't do anything. Possibly a 4 segment mini jack Y splitter might do but it seems there are only 1 or 2 in the entire universe from a not so toughtful Google search. Like this one maybe:
                              alt text
                              Blimey...

                              Yea, no luck here either.

                              BUT, anytime you insert or remove any type of 3.5mm jack, it triggers the button sequence because it bridges the circuit.

                              So, to shutdown, just remove the jack. To turn on, plug the jack back in. It was always this way.

                              Hopefully that helps your situation

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                                Capeman @A Former User
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                                @itsnitro said in Power on and off:

                                Meh, I don't know. I'm really not old enough yet to solder by myself, and I don't think anyone I know knows how to solder.

                                You're never too young to learn to solder!

                                Vector Artist, Designer and Maker of Stuff: Laser Cut Atari / Pixel Theme Bartop

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                                  whositwhatnow @DorkVonWaterfall
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                                  @DorkVonWaterfall

                                  I have this and it doesn't work with retropie and emulation station. i followed steps exactly, and once you try to power on the device it powers on and then shuts down

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                                    Capeman @relivingthepast
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                                    @relivingthepast said in Power on and off:

                                    @ExarKunIv
                                    Have you or anyone heard of this http://www.ebay.com/itm/IR-Remote-Control-Switch-Module-Power-Button-Module-for-Raspberry-Pi-3-2-Model-B-/222412691189?hash=item33c8d456f5:g:CaQAAOSwTuJYprud.
                                    It looks like it should work, anyone know if it needs script? Or does anthing you do need script? Thanks again

                                    I bought one of these off ebay a few days ago to test out, I'm super interested in being able to power on and off with an IR remote, might be the powerblock killer for me. I'll post my results with retropie when it comes in, but given free e-packet china shipping, might be a minute or two before i get it.

                                    Vector Artist, Designer and Maker of Stuff: Laser Cut Atari / Pixel Theme Bartop

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                                      Dadtro @whositwhatnow
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                                      @whositwhatnow said in Power on and off:

                                      I have this and it doesn't work with retropie and emulation station. i followed steps exactly, and once you try to power on the device it powers on and then shuts down

                                      Got one delivered earlier today which I've plugged in to my Retropie setup (after removing a heatsink and the top of my PiBow case ;) ) and I get it powered on and accessible via SSH - but just a flashing underscore on a black screen instead of EM appearing? Guessing you didn't work out what the problem is?

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                                      • edmaul69E
                                        edmaul69 @A Former User
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                                        @itsnitro your profile says your 32. How old do you think you need to be to solder? I started at the age of 11

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                                        • ?
                                          A Former User
                                          last edited by A Former User

                                          @edmaul69 I lied. I'm 14

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                                            A Former User
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                                            I just do not like revealing personal information since I'm kinda young.

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