help with DPDT switch

[jin starkiller]

I have searched and searched the forums over the last few days and can't find a wiring diagram for a latching DPDT switch .

I am trying to wire it up with out a soundboard
It is a direct drive

here is the diagram that i am using of how i have it wired
the problem is i am not sure that i wired it right the led is very dimm only about 2" of blade lit up .
p4 led
3.3 5w resistor
2AA battery pack

switch schematic.jpg

[Silver Serpent]

Hrm, what kind of batteries? If those are regular alkalines, you're only giving it 3V. The resistor you've chosen would work for a 4AA alkaline pack.

[Jedi-Loreen]

Ok, what type of batteries are you using in the battery holder? If you're using alkalines, then you don't have enough voltage going to the main LED.

And what color P4 are you using?


Edit:
I should have refreshed the page before I hit submit.

[jin starkiller]

blue p4 led

ok so the resistor for the led is whats wrong then i need this one is this correct

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/22...stor--P11.aspx

[dgdve]

I just replied in your other thread but Ill say it here as well...

the p4blue takes 1ohm 2W @ 3.6/3.7v.. use the resistor caculator in the store(front page) located on the left side of the screen towards the bottom, I really hope this helps

[Jedi-Loreen]

If you're using alkalines, for 3V, then you don't have enough voltage to properly light the LED. PERIOD

Using a smaller value resistor won't help.

[jin starkiller]

ok so i just need to go for the AAA battery option then ..is that correct

thanx

[Jedi-Loreen]

If you're using alkalines, yes.

Don't forget to recalculate for the proper resistor value for both LEDs.

[jin starkiller]

thanx ....got it now ....thanks for all the help