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AdmiralShovel
09-09-2015, 08:25 PM
Hey folks,

New to the saber building community looking for a little help with wiring everything together. I have searched the forums but haven't been able to find a clear (idiot-proof) guide on wiring for the 16mm latching vandal switch. I followed a diagram I found elsewhere, and was able to get the switch to turn on the blade led, but the ring led on the switch itself does not illuminate. Any help?

I am using a 9-volt battery pack, and the 700mah buckpuck.

Thanks!!!
Miraluka
09-09-2015, 08:39 PM
If you want the switch LED to come on with the blade, wire from NO to the LED+
if you want the switch LED to be on when the blade is off, wire from NC to LED+
if you want the switch LED on always, wire from C to LED+
LED- goes to battery-

Make sure to put your resistor between the switch and the LED+
AdmiralShovel
09-09-2015, 09:37 PM
So I would like the LED to come on with the blade:

Positive from the battery into C1
Wire with resistor from NO to LED+
LED+ to buckpuck+
LED- to Battery-
Buckpuck negative to ?





If you want the switch LED to come on with the blade, wire from NO to the LED+
if you want the switch LED to be on when the blade is off, wire from NC to LED+
if you want the switch LED on always, wire from C to LED+
LED- goes to battery-

Make sure to put your resistor between the switch and the LED+
Miraluka
09-09-2015, 11:46 PM
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Silver Serpent
09-10-2015, 04:51 AM
As an FYI, we don't use 9v batteries with high powered LEDs. You'll get maybe about 5-10 minutes worth of dim blade with them. They're designed for low-current applications, and won't support the current draw that a high powered LED requires.

Swap to a 7.4v li-ion pack, or a 4x alkaline (6v) instead.
AdmiralShovel
09-10-2015, 06:27 AM
Thanks! You guys have both been very helpful!



As an FYI, we don't use 9v batteries with high powered LEDs. You'll get maybe about 5-10 minutes worth of dim blade with them. They're designed for low-current applications, and won't support the current draw that a high powered LED requires.

Swap to a 7.4v li-ion pack, or a 4x alkaline (6v) instead.
AdmiralShovel
09-10-2015, 03:38 PM
Just wanted to say thanks again! Successfully wired it up this evening!