need basic help with wiring
need basic help with wiring
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Hi there! I'm very new to this website even though I've been a member from some time. I have a very basic question. I have a simple project of connecting two sets of LEDs (one red and one green) with a simple switch. My goal is to have a button that effectively switches between green and red. Is a 3 way switch (on-off-on) what i need and what is the desired wiring that i would need? I plan to use the same power supply for both lines (green and red) with the switch allowing me to change which line is active. I apologize if the question sounds retarded but I'm really new to this field so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance :)





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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Best to you,
Goober Dave
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Getting the center Off position in the middle changes the designation of the switch style to SPTT (Single Pole Triple Throw), or also known by SPCO (Single Pole Center Off) and SPTTco.
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Keith Cress
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SPDT, Single pole double throw. The off position is implied.
The notations are often used together.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
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For a center-off switch:
Contact Form: SPDT
Switch Action: On-Off-On
For a toggle without a center-off position:
Contact Form: SPDT
Switch Action: On-On
I got that method from Mouser and Digi-Key. (Click the company names for examples).
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Goober Dave
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Keith Cress
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Bill
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Jimmy Carter
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Bill
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Jimmy Carter
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I thought about triple-throw would be a good term, but I didn't bother...
Best to you,
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