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dmich135

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Latching switch triggering when bumped
« on: July 16, 2017, 02:03:27 PM »
I'm using a push/pull type latching switch, it activates when bumped/wiggled. Is there a way to change how long the switch needs to be disconnected before triggering shutdown? If so, how can I adjust it.
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Re: Latching switch triggering when bumped
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2017, 08:02:18 AM »
Quote from: dmich135 on July 16, 2017, 02:03:27 PM
it activates when bumped/wiggled

Sounds like a flimsy switch, or loose wiring to the board?
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Re: Latching switch triggering when bumped
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 08:49:06 AM »
Sorry I think  was mistaken when I implied it was triggering a shutdown. I believe t is triggering a reset, and not a shutdown then coming back on right away. I sure it's a reset command because I get the "watchdog watch out" message on retropie every single "restart system" and never with "shutdown system".
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Re: Latching switch triggering when bumped
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2017, 08:52:08 AM »
Based on the behavior it definitely sounds a flaky switch.
No switch should make a closure when "bumped/wiggled".
I would look into getting another switch. Try it with another switch and see what happens in the the same "bumped/wiggled" conditions.
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