scadaman29325
Catching up and tripping all over myself.
I'm having a problem figuring out the wiring and need some help. The biggest issue is the toggle switches with built in LEDs. I had schematic in mind, but realised the switches wouldn't work as I intended. I know there is a way, but need more brain power. KEY FACTOR, I like the components I have and may need to add a set of LEDs get this to work, but REALLY don't want to start all over with other parts. Just need to figure it out.
Among others, one thing I'm trying to figure out is why are the LED switches doing what they do. This is what's happening. Positive and negative go to switch, flip the switch, LED turns on and positive is supplied to ACC+ terminal. Simple enough. But if i connect a jumper between positive and ACC+ it sparks and the wire heats up considerably.
Truthfully I dont remember why I tested this, but still the question remains, why is the jumper heating up? It the positive terminal on the switch jumped to the ACC+ terminal. Seems like it would be just bypassing the LED. What is the internal schematic of the switch? I've drawn it out several different ways and cannot see the reason for this.
I'm going to have to rewire. For now I connected B+ through the disconnect and then to all switches, and negative to all switches. Insert key and turn, Fire Missiles lights up. Flip toggle switches and they light up.
I will be installing LEDS (and buzzers?) for continuity test. The idea was to flip on the desired toggles, one or all, press Fire Missles, then watch them fly.
Anyways, here it is.
Launch Controller
Battery 12v 7Ah(?)
Plastic ammo box
Battery disconnect switch with key
4 Toggle switches with built in LED
"Fire Missiles" pushbutton no/nc switch with built in LED
14 ¼" tab connector
3' Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Black project wire
Among others, one thing I'm trying to figure out is why are the LED switches doing what they do. This is what's happening. Positive and negative go to switch, flip the switch, LED turns on and positive is supplied to ACC+ terminal. Simple enough. But if i connect a jumper between positive and ACC+ it sparks and the wire heats up considerably.
Truthfully I dont remember why I tested this, but still the question remains, why is the jumper heating up? It the positive terminal on the switch jumped to the ACC+ terminal. Seems like it would be just bypassing the LED. What is the internal schematic of the switch? I've drawn it out several different ways and cannot see the reason for this.
I'm going to have to rewire. For now I connected B+ through the disconnect and then to all switches, and negative to all switches. Insert key and turn, Fire Missiles lights up. Flip toggle switches and they light up.
I will be installing LEDS (and buzzers?) for continuity test. The idea was to flip on the desired toggles, one or all, press Fire Missles, then watch them fly.
Anyways, here it is.
Launch Controller
Battery 12v 7Ah(?)
Plastic ammo box
Battery disconnect switch with key
4 Toggle switches with built in LED
"Fire Missiles" pushbutton no/nc switch with built in LED
14 ¼" tab connector
3' Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Black project wire
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