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rizaydog 
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Posted: January 26, 2009 at 4:14 AM / IP Logged  
I just got a new mini itx board and am planning an overhaul of my carpc. I am planning to make a custom center console to replace my stock console. I plan to include the head unit, mini itx board, m4 psu, dvd rom drive, receiver for wireless keyboard, usb hub, and various switches. I have got the basic plan down but need a little help with the switches.
I want to add the following switches to my new console:
Fog Light
Power window switches
Amp
PC
Monitor
My power windows are after market. They came with switches. My power switch for the pc came with the auto power on module I purchased from W3bMa5t3r. I purchased switches for the rest of the items at an auto parts store. They are all different switches, mounted between my seat and the floor. I would like to replace all of them with matching switches when I build my new console. I am looking for smaller switches with some type of lighting. I don't like the looks of toggle switches. I like the look of rocker switches.
Anyway, I have found lots of switches for the fog, amp, and monitor. The problem for me is the pc and power windows. Are the power window switches special? Can I add a switch to my Intel D945GCLF Mini-ITX Motherboard and m4 that will act like a power switch on a desktop?
I have found many places online to buy switches. However, my problem is, I don't know what the specs mean and exactly what I am looking for. I know for the fog lights, amp, and monitor, I need switches that will either stay on or off. For the pc itself, I think I need one that is a "momentary switch". And for the windows, I have no idea how they work or what type of switch they are.
Any input will greatly be appreciated.
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Posted: January 26, 2009 at 4:53 AM / IP Logged  
If you can find some momentary, normally open rocker switches that match the other switches, and you do not mind using 2 separate switches for the windows, you can use relays to make the switches do whatever you want.   You will have to be able to follow some diagrams as on This Page. You get the switches and we can point you in the right direction.
rizaydog 
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Posted: January 26, 2009 at 5:08 AM / IP Logged  
So if I buy switches like these:
http://store.mp3car.com/ROUND_ROCKER_SWITCH_BLUE_LED_5_BAG_IBRRSB_p/sup-074.htm
I can make them control all of these pieces of equipment using relays?
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Posted: January 26, 2009 at 6:12 AM / IP Logged  
There is not enough information on that page to answer the question.  Is it a momentary switch?  If so is it a normally open switch?  If yes to both, then that is what you need. 
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Posted: February 04, 2009 at 5:13 PM / IP Logged  
Oh just look at a Spal catalogue showing their window switches, they have lots of diff types including illuminated and their source is OEM for most Euro manufacturers.

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