Shutting off SC2 when not in use

Simucube 2
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E-stop - short breaks
Power button - shut off

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Thanks! Very kind! Is a language I understand. Again, very kind.

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Thx for the replies, ordered the premium button to be able to power it off there. Still waiting on a pc to get the rig runnin so was just thinkin ahead.

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Well, when I finish I turn off the PC, and then the power strip where everything is connected.

is there something wrong with that?

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I wouldn’t say there is anything wrong with switching off at the power strip when you are finished if it doesn’t cause an issue for you.

Some users have avoided doing that as in some cases they were experiencing blown fuses due to the inrush current

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Is fully out of topics but I love your English! Sounds stupid, I know, but just can’t help myself.

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you mean my english?

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Let me check bro… sorry but no. Is Mr. Paul from Essex (I guess) aka EsxPaul. His way of writing is a mixture of Shakespeare and Wilde. His photo is so funny, full of self-irony that it ain’t a shame at all if I rank you not this high. With all my respect!

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okay a little in a good mood

:sweat_smile: :sweat_smile: :sweat_smile:

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Sorry I am not sure if I get it … :roll_eyes:

From what I understand from these threads/ posts is that it might be a problem when you turn on the Simucube 2 because the 2 PSU draw a lot of power when they start.

Could you explain to me the issue of turning off the Simucube 2 from the power plug and not from the switch on the back of the Simucube?

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Bunch of folks had issues with fuses blowing up when turning both PSUs simultaneously.
You either need to do it one at a time, not possible with R2 revision with one power unit, or using inrush current limiter.

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OK! Then I understood correctly. The problem is only when turning on the Simucube 2.
I was just a little confused by the post of EsxPaul.

So no problem to turn off the Simucube 2 with a switch on the power bar instead of turning it off with the button on its back.

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Its just that 180€ for a power off button is an absurd amount of money. I am happy to invest in my simhobby, but always look for value for money… that cant be found in that item.

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Agreed. I use a solid state relay with low power plug-in 5v or 12v PSU and a rig mounted LED toggle switch to turn mine on/off. Comes in under £20.

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Not exactly, by shutting down and restarting PSUs you will create inrush current condition, causing load spike.
With on unit power button PSUs are on all the times.

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So the SC2 should be kept all the time “on” in order to avoid these inrush current?

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  1. Short break - engage torque off button to prevent Mosfets from burning
  2. Long break - turn power at the back of the unit or power button on “Deluxe” E-Stop.
  3. PSU is better kept on all the times to avoid inrush current and thermal cycling, per Mika, they consume less then 0.5W of power when idle (link)
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Thanks for the explanation :wink:

That means that I should buy the $125 Premium torque off button :frowning:

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Why? You can’t reach back of the unit?

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Because of my setup with a shelf on the left of the rig and the wall on the right, I only have access from my seat and I have also a 120mm wheel extension, dashboard, 2x120mm fans, air ducts, 2 transducers on the brake and throttle, cockpit LED, gear indicator etc…So the space there is tight and it is therefore not that convenient for me to reach this button. Much easier with a remote button. At least happy that Simucube offers this button :+1: