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Resolved Question

A/B/C switch

Nov 18, 2013 9:37AM PST

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Just a Waggle
Nov 19, 2013 12:11AM PST

still searching...Digger

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Whenever
Nov 19, 2013 1:08AM PST

there is more than one computer, look for a KVM switch. Google and happy shopping!

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Looks like you'll need a collection of "Y" adapters
Nov 19, 2013 6:40PM PST

that can take you from mini jack to RCA and back. You'll only need part of that box. My concern would be impedance matching and possible noise problems. You'll want to use good quality wiring and keep the cabling as short as possible. Good luck.

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Already ordered the wiring too
Nov 20, 2013 12:06AM PST

no adapters, RCA to 3.5mm, an Optical, plus a Ground Loop Isolator ( although I'm not sure if I need one). I know I'll use only the audio portion of the switch but I'm covered for future projects now Cool . I could have built my own switch but it would have cost me about the same as buying this one so what the heck. ...Digger

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Lazy old man! No more Radio Shack project boxes?
Nov 20, 2013 1:46AM PST

BTW, I have those same speakers. They're nice. Look out for the power transformer though. It's got a hidden fuse in the wrappings. If the thing dies, you'll find the primaries open. You can buy a new transformer or get out your Xacto knife and dig for the fuse...carefully. How do I know this? I aint sayin'. Happy

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HAHA
Nov 20, 2013 2:06AM PST

well actually I had a thought about a project I was thinking about 40 years ago as an anti-theft device for vehicles using a ball bearing and an electromagnet . When I shut my motor off a ball bearing would drop or pull into the brake lines and lock up the brakes. Start the engine and pull the ball bearing back to allow the fluid to flow. I just can't get the thought of driving down the hwy. and that ball bearing breaking free and me going through the windshield though Cry so maybe I'll just brick that idea again Laugh .....Digger

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even better yet
Nov 21, 2013 9:02PM PST

got off my butt and actually looked at the connections on the back of the monitor and have RCA audio out jacks so I don't need the optical out or a digital optical converter Grin , oh well , I'll just add those parts to the collection for future projects..... Laugh ....Digger

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Hooked it up today
Nov 22, 2013 7:42AM PST

And it's working great! This is one well built switch, High Quality ! Didn't need the Ground Loop Isolator either , no hums or buzzes happening... Time for a new project Grin ......Digger