Question about glowing switches

[Pikas62]

Hi Guys!

 

Does someone has experience how to install those glowing switches so that they glow after activation? I have a GP-Wiz40 MAX USB from GroovyGameGear and a X-Keys controller. I want to make seperate Penel Boxes like TigersharkBAS (thx Tiger :-)) - in each box there will be either a GP-Wiz40 or my X-Keys. Do I have to install a seperate power supply with batteries or can the switches be powered with the USB controllers?

 

Thx in advance for your help :)!

 

P.S.: I attached the spec sheets of the switches I want to use.

701111-da-01-en-DRUCKSCHALTER_R13_508BL_05_RT.pdf

703068-da-01-en-DRUCKSCHALTER_1686_1101.pdf

[TigersharkBAS]

Pikas....you can use the 5v connection from the GPWiz40.

 

However, you will need to put a resistor between your 5V and the pole for the switch.

 

47 ohm resistor will do the trick.

 

You will need to run a ground wire from the GPWiz to the "-" pole, then a wire from 5V to the "+" pole with resistor on it, then you will need a ground wire to one of the other poles and wire from the 4th pole to the GPWiz button connection.

Edited February 17, 2011 by TigersharkBAS

[TigersharkBAS]

[Pikas62]

Hi TigersharkBAS. Again you, you are always there if one needs you - thank you so much again, I hope I can pay something back someday. Aha the resistor is the trick, will pay some in the next days and report back. My Panel Boxes are 50% completed (thanks to you) will show them here when ready.