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    How can I have both a fan and a power switch?

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      TheComicCondor
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      I'm new to the site and I plan on making a console out of a broken Retron 1. I would like to use the power and reset buttons already on the console, I would also like to install a fan on the inside for overclocking. I can find instructions online for only having one or the other, but not for both. Can anyone give me a hand with this? Any help would be much appreciated.

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        edmaul69 @TheComicCondor
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        @TheComicCondor what version of raspberry pi are you using. Cant tell you without knowing that first

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          edm203
          last edited by edm203

          I actually bought a 2.5amp power supply with an on/off button off of ebay. Works beautifully. Unfortunately, not being sold anymore. Didn't get this specific one but it should work:

          http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gowoops-5V-2-5A-Power-Supply-Adapter-Charger-and-Micro-USB-Cable-with-On-Off-and-/182440186247?hash=item2a7a485187:g:xksAAOSwImRYkNwL

          Pi Model or other hardware: Pi3B
          Power Supply used: 2.5 amp power supply
          RetroPie Version Used: 4.2.10
          Built From: Premade from Retropie website
          USB Devices connected: 4x ibuffalo snes controllers

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            dannybuoy
            last edited by dannybuoy

            Many ways!

            • A power supply with a switch on so you can power down the unit after you've done your safe shutdown.

            • Power the fan from the USB port so that it goes of with the Pi.

            • One of these circuits that will shut off the power to the whole device a couple of minutes after the shutdown is initiated (although you might need a new case):

            https://www.msldigital.com (they have a riser cable to get it away from your fan too)

            http://mausberry-circuits.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage

            https://lowpowerlab.com/shop/product/91

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