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ilpostino
03-10-2014, 04:38 PM
On the page for 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Yellow Ring Switch (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16mm-Anti-Vandal-Short-Momentary-Yellow-Ring-Switch-P617.aspx) it states there are no resistors inside it and that you will have to buy it. Is it possible to use buck puck instead?
Forgetful Jedi Knight
03-10-2014, 04:39 PM
NO, you would need a resistor, the LED in those switches only need about 20mA of current.
Sevinzol
03-10-2014, 09:30 PM
you can use a 20mA-DynaOhm-Variable-Resistor (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/20mA-DynaOhm-Variable-Resistor-P847.aspx)
Starwinder
03-11-2014, 05:59 AM
The 20mA-DynaOhm resistor is a great all-around choice. Otherwise the resistor calculator is your friend: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/wiringbuilder/wiring.aspx
ilpostino
03-11-2014, 11:02 AM
By using buck puck I hoped to avoid using resistor(s). I solder it on the positive lead and that's it? I am planning to use quick connect on the wires to the button but I imagne it will work out fine as long as I put the quick connect between the button and resistor.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
03-11-2014, 11:23 AM
By using buck puck I hoped to avoid using resistor(s). I solder it on the positive lead and that's it? I am planning to use quick connect on the wires to the button but I imagne it will work out fine as long as I put the quick connect between the button and resistor.

It doesn't quite work that way. Ooops. I missed the question. Yes you solder the resistor on the positive lead of the LED of the switch.
Silver Serpent
03-11-2014, 11:25 AM
The DynaOhm is essentially a buckpuck for accent LEDs. You wire it in just like a resistor. Put it on the positive lead and it automatically adjusts the power for your accent LED.
Starwinder
03-11-2014, 11:34 AM
Yep, just make sure it's soldered on the positive lead. With those AV switches I usually just solder it right to the positive terminal. As long as the resistor is wired correctly (positive), it shouldn't matter where the quick connector is in relation to it.

Edit: FJK and SS got you your answer before i could finish typing :)
andyfairall
03-17-2014, 10:24 AM
If I read correctly you can only use momentary switches with the stand alone puck, not the MWS one. It says in the description that it needs a latching switch. Is this correct?
Silver Serpent
03-17-2014, 10:34 AM
No. If you are building a stunt saber (no sound board), then you will need a latching switch. This applies to sabers built with Buckpucks (MWS or otherwise).

Many of the sound boards use momentary switches, and the sound board then keeps the power flowing. If you're only using a Buckpuck or a resistor with a momentary switch, then the power will only flow while you hold the button down.