Power switch for the Spectrum 128+2(B)?

[MSuomi]

Hi!

 

For a long time I have been hating having to rip the PSU out of the wall (and in!), whenever I want to use my trusty 128+2b.

So, I though about modding an power switch to it.

Easiest way would probably be to install it to power lead of PSU's intake, though I wouldn't actually want to go to PSU either each time I want to turn it on/off...

How about adding a switch to Speccy's case? Is it as simple as cutting +12V cable and adding a switch there?

 

I find it strange, that the good old Googling didn't really bring any info on this topic

I would have though, that someone should have made something like it earlier and documented it...

 

[fimbulvetr]

You can certainly buy in-line power switches for the spectrum, like this:

http://www.mutant-caterpillar.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=3991

 

I havent seen instructions on how to add one to the case either. Should be pretty simple.

[MSuomi]

You can certainly buy in-line power switches for the spectrum, like this:

http://www.mutant-caterpillar.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=3991

 

I havent seen instructions on how to add one to the case either. Should be pretty simple.

That would be simple, yes. But 128+2 -> uses a different kind of PSUs. It also has +12V, -12V and +5V instead of single 9V...

[fimbulvetr]

Oh yeah. I forgot the 128 +2a and +2b have the different power supply.. I have a 128 +2 (the grey one) which has the old single 9v power supply.