I ordered two different design rocker switches for my 2 axis gimbal/radian system. They will be placed between a 3-cell lipo and the BEC that feeds power to the radian system. Can anyone tell me if these are okay to use? Amico 5 x AC 250V 3A 2 Pin ON/OFF I/O SPST Snap in Mini Boat Rocker Switch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056F5D4M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and 2 Pcs On/Off 2 Terminal SPST Black Round Rocker Switch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057M4J4E/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks, Josh Milwaukee, WI
Maybe Jeff Scholl can answer since he showed some switches mounted in the short gimbal boom arm ends to do just what you described in his latest 3-axis video.
Those switches are only rated at 3A -- which is the current they can handle while switching. Each Radian uses 1.5A or more when operating, so the switches might be a little on the light side. I'd also worry about whether or not the accidental bump against the switch might switch it on or off when you don't want that. I would tend towards a slider switch where you can use a bit of PVC tape as a barrier to prevent inadvertent operation. Andy.
Very helpful information Andy. I just need someone to point me in the right direction on where to acquire the best product for this application.
Jeff reports that he used this switch: http://www.miniatronics.com/Merchan...e=38-100-05&Category_Code=3_7&Product_Count=1 Hard to tell what the current rating is. 5 Amps? (Based on the product code?) Andy.
Thanks for the follow up on that Andy. I will pickup a few of those switches. I suspect this switch would be fine because it is rated to 10A... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057M4J4E/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If there are simply two leads (like the switch above) you just run the positive lead IN and then OUT again, correct? And then what is the proper wiring arrangement for a switch with three leads, like the one Jeff is using? Josh
Josh, usually center and one end. Use a multi-meter to check which end you want to use based on switch position.