Wiring the FX soundboard
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
The momentary switch triggers the audio. And the audio makes the LED flicker.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Thanks, I will post an updated diagram based on my understanding
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
I wired a second led to a speaker + and - and it did as you said flickering to the audio. However it does glow when the battery is hooked up like it’s getting power
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
You could use a double-pole momentary switch and route the LED circuit through one pole of it.
Other than that, you would need some additional circuitry to create the flicker.
Other than that, you would need some additional circuitry to create the flicker.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Thanks I really appreciate all your help with this
Would that be a double pole single throw? Or double pole double throw?
Would that be a double pole single throw? Or double pole double throw?
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Either will work. You only need single throw. But you can easily ignore the NC pins on a double-throw switch.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
This is the momentary switch I have
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Is that double-pole? Can't see a second row of pins from this angle.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
It has 3 pins I wired the switch to the C pin and the ON pin. Was wondering if the NC could be used for the flickering led
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
No. You need a double pole switch.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Will this work?
uxcell 6mm Mounting Hole Red Momentary Push Button Switch DPDT 2NO-2NC 2pcs https://a.co/d/5y0T0At
uxcell 6mm Mounting Hole Red Momentary Push Button Switch DPDT 2NO-2NC 2pcs https://a.co/d/5y0T0At
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
That should work. You would use the C and NO on one side to connect between the laser and GND.
Then use the C and NO from the other side to connect between the LED and the '-' speaker terminal.
Then use the C and NO from the other side to connect between the LED and the '-' speaker terminal.
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Awesome thanks!
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
Do you know if you have a switch like this being small that could handle 3amp? Is there such a thing?
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1683
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1683
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Re: Wiring the FX soundboard
I don't know of any. To handle high current, a switch needs to have contacts that are large enough to handle the current without overheating. And enough room to separate the contacts to prevent arcing when the switch is opened. That is just not possible in a tiny switch.
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