Connecting external power switch

Adam

I've taken apart and a standard ATX power switch cable and successfully attached it to the 2 reset pins on the UPboard. The power pins in the white housing are too small and cramped to fit anything but the 2 bare wires.

I don't want to solder anything. What is the connection type for the power pins? Can anyone send me a link to power switch that can fit the UPboard without modification?

WereCatf

I don't have an UP-board, but from the pictures it looks like just a standard JST-PH 2.0mm header. You can buy JST-PH 2.0mm connectors on eBay or wherever and just make your own switch. Cramping the wires in the connector is a bit fiddly and there are professional tools for that, but I just use my pliers to do it myself.

Adam

So I could purchase these:

27Pcs Micro JST 2.0 2-Terminal Male Connector Wire Cables 12cm Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167X4D9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F-pVyb83149ZZ

And splice them on a power switch cable.

WereCatf

Aye, that should do it just fine.

Frank

Disregard the comment below - it's the wrong connector. Correct response here.

[strike]Let me add a few more links for other people searching the same, but wanting more information.

Manufacturer website of connector (JST PH series):
http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=199

Part number is "PHR-2".

On the popular part supplier websites:

Connector itself:
http://nl.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-housings/8201466/
http://nl.farnell.com/jst-japan-solderless-terminals/phr-2/housing-2way-2mm/dp/3616186

Check also the related parts! There are cables available with the crimp connector already attached.

Complete cable:
http://nl.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=0virtualkey0virtualkey1131
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131[/strike]

Adam

I appreciate the links. The connectors I ordered where too large.

Are you sure there extension cables are compatible. They also look too large.

Would these work?
Crazepony 3 Sets Tiny Whoop JST-PH 2.0 Pin Male Female Connector Cable Kit for Blade Inductrix Battery Upgrade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSYXESK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HNoXybHY0F59Y

Sorry, I'm just frustrated (my project is stopped due to the power pins).

Has anyone here made a power button extension?

I want to just take plyers and try to snap off the plastic housing around those pins but I know I'll probably destroy my UPboard.

Adam

Just ordered this:
Adafruit JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DK2A2AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-bpXybT75AREE

In three days I might have a power button.

Adam

The Adafruit JST-PH Battery Extension Cable that was suggested is still not the right part.

I notice the the CR2032 battery cable uses the needed cable connection. Where can I order one of those? It would be the solution.

Adam

Now I ordered this:

New CMOS Battery 3V Lithium ML1220 RECHARGEABLE CMOS BATTERY With CABLE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J1UC30/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MvwYyb20B722C

Which I hope I can just cut of the cable portion and slice onto a switch button.

In another 3 days maybe I'll finally have a working power button.

It would be a fantastic idea to have a external power switch available in the up-shop peripheral section.

Frank

I asked the makers of the S.USV UPs (https://shop.olmatic.de/en/home/12-susv-ups-4260434190081.html), as they use such a connector to connect their device to the power switch.

It turns out to be the Molex PicoBlade connector series.
http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade
Exact part number used by Olmatic is 15134-0205.

You can find assemblies with different lengths of cable here:
http://nl.mouser.com/Wire-Cable/Cable-Assemblies/_/N-bkre6?P=1yzi0zu&Keyword=pico+blade&OrgTerm=picoblade&NewSearch=1&FS=True

Adam

Thanks that looks exactly right.

I might receive a compatible cable tomorrow but if not I'll order the 15134-0205.

Adam

So I finally did it...Sort of. The Rtc battery connect is correct. I spliced the cable on the end of a PC power button and it almost did what I want.

If I push the button the UPboard sleeps. If I hold down the button it powers down.

BUT, it won't turn on the UPboard. In fact the power button built in to the UPboard won't work with my power switch​ plugged in. I can unplug the AC adapter and plug it back in to turn it back on.

So I have a power off only button. I really just wanted power on functionality. Any suggestions?

Adam

It actually can power on the UPboard I just need to hold down the power button for 2 seconds.

Issue resolved!!!