Questions tagged [toggle-switch]
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Is there such a thing as a switch that can be actuated automatically?
I'm interested in a toggle switch that can be toggled without user input. That is, the physical state can be toggled electrically. It would need to incorporate some sort of motor or magnetic actuator. My google-fu is weak in this area, and I haven't…
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What is this kind of toggle switch nut called?
Toggle switches are frequently attached to a mounting surface with a nut that has two indentations on opposite sides.
What is this kind of nut called?
What kind of tool is good for tightening and loosening this fastener?
I usually use needle nose…
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On/Off switch box
how do you make a simple On/Off switch box to start and stop a signal? I want to start and stop a drum beat via a foot switch and would like to know the components to build one.
Dave
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SPDT switch mechanical drawing confusion from China vendor
I'm looking into this simple slider switch schema (MSK12C02), but I'm confused with the mechanical drawing here
Assuming legs labeled 1,2,3 from bottom-right diagram, is the common end on
2
or both 1 & 2 ?
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current spike of a momentary toggle circuit
The toggle circuit below works well, but I noticed that there will be current spike when the switch is closed, i.e., when switch is closed, the two caps will charge each other without resistor in between, the energy is small, but current will spike.…
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Improvements to a soft latching switch with battery protection
I'm building a modular DIY "smart battery pack" (I call it Kyoti - explanation another time,)starting with the on/off switch and basic under and over voltage protection built in. I know there are commercial solutions but the point of the exercise is…
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Mimic Push Button
I like to turn on or off an equipment (Humidifier) by just supplying or cutting power to using an external relay.
This equipment has a push button (tac switch) to turn on or off, therefore when I supply power it doesn’t turn on, it needs a button…
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Can a 12 VDC 35A rated switch be used in a 24V 30A application
As the title says, I would like to use a DC toggle switch rated for 12VDC 35A for my application which is 24VDC with a max current of 25-30A (to be decided).
The switch is a car switch as in photo below.
Will it be safe to use this switch for the…
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Automatic switch on when sensor is activated
Im trying to find a component or to make a circuit to switch a dc wire when a sensor is activated and sends a voltage of 12V, like in the image bellow.
Thanks in advance.
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