Finn Mac Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Hi Would someone be able to point me in the direction of the Atari ste power switch pinout? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Not entirely sure what you mean, the power switch has 2 connections, in line with the "live" AC input, in series with the internal fuse. Looking into the power connector on the back of the STE LEFT pin is live, RIGHT pin is neutral, Centre/Top is earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 6 hours ago, TGB1718 said: Not entirely sure what you mean, the power switch has 2 connections, in line with the "live" AC input, in series with the internal fuse. Looking into the power connector on the back of the STE LEFT pin is live, RIGHT pin is neutral, Centre/Top is earth. Thank you. I will explain a bit more. So according to the switch I have here. What is the input and output pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) This switch has 2 contacts that are insulated from each-other. Both "switch-decks" are separated by extra insulation. That's the black plastic that's visable vertically between the pins. There is not input or output. Looking at your picture, the two pins on either side of the "bridge" in the middle will be connected or not, depending on the position of the switch. So a connection will be between the pins vertically, on either side of the bridge. Or in other words, connect the power input to 2 horizontally placed pins. Connect the wires to the power supply to the other pins. Normally, an Ohm-meter will tell you just fine. And you could test with a small battery and a light-bulb, or motor. So low voltage and only 2 pins = half the switch. That way it cannot go wrong. And now for the disclaimer: If still in doubt, ask for help. But to someone who's physically available. :-) BR/ Guus Edited January 27, 2021 by guus.assmann Extra line of explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thank you man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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