Momentary Switch as Batt On/Off

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • HyperSnyper

    #1

    Momentary Switch as Batt On/Off

    I posted this long time ago but got shutdown by another member saying that using a basic momentary switch inline to cut power on and off from the battery will add too much resistance hurting the voltage flow.

    He claimed that the yellow pin was the best way as by pulling it it creates direct battery contact to its terminals.

    I need to know will it really? My other option was to run a tiny relay in there as unobstructive to electrical flow, but think thats its completely retarded to have that many components in there just to turn a battery on and off.

    My original plans was to put a small rubber weather proof momentary switch in my gun. not in the battery interrupter hole. Rather theres another hole on the left side of the gun (opposite that of the pin). This hole is in the trigger frame vs the actual battery housing. Its leads into the cavity where the battery termainal connects to the power wire that runs to the circuit board. Im guessing this hole on the side of the Micro-E is actually an accesory hole Pro-Team made to run wires to power other devices (warp, hopper, etc.). The momentary switch would run inline between the battery contact and the power wire. One click its on. Another click, its off. The rubber on the switch would also keep dirt and moisture out of that cavity in the marker.

    What I like about this idea best is the fact that it wont get in the of how I grip the gun. Having something at the battery interruper may be anoying to me.

    I jus want to know everyones opinion since there seems to be some conversation stirring on the boards about "yellow pin" alternatives.

    LMK All.

    -Hyper
  • TRIAD
    Registered User
    • Jun 2002
    • 889

    #2
    This looks likes Deep Blue material.
    Christian, and proud of it.

    My setup, built by Tunaman:

    http://www.automags.org/forums/showt...threadid=50949

    Good Traders: Tunaman, dnm5d, vf-xx, cphilip

    FOR SALE:
    One 'cocker barrel and a pre-2k APBBOLTS anti-chop bolt. PM for info.

    Comment

    • manike
      INCEPTIONDESIGNS.COM

      • Jan 2001
      • 3820

      #3
      Originally posted by TRIAD
      This looks likes Deep Blue material.
      Not to me it doesn't...

      If the nomenclature is the same across the pond, then you don't want to use a momentary switch as the contacts only close when you hold it down.

      A switch with good contacts shouldn't add resistance. You just need one that won't get burnt out by the Amps running through it.

      What you want is a single pole, single throw switch that can handle the power.

      I know of several guns over here running such switches but the switches are not rated for the power, so may fail, that said they seem to be holding up ok so far.

      manike
      Inception Designs - My new company where Innovation is the Inspiration

      Comment

      Working...