got a big idea. what switch for this?

[Nepherael]

Hi guys. Got a big idea for a mod I'm gonna build but I need some help from people who understand the more technical side of the power requirements for mods.

What I need is a switch that can switch power from one device to another. As an example if I had 2 attys and I wanted a switch to switch between which one I'm using. Here's the catch I need this to be able to route power to 4 different things. Not at the same time just need it to be able to switch between 4 different things. It can be a 1-4 switch or an off-4 switch. Either one is fine.

It will prob be in a VV mod running bigblues evercool chip so more than around 5.5v through it.

So can anyone recommend a switch for me to use? I wouldn't know where to find it and if I did I don't know how power rating works for them

Thank you ahead of time and if you need any more info on what I'm doing I'd be happy to provide. I have what I think is a really awesome idea for a mod and I can't wait to show off the finished product. Just need this switch and some wetbox needle assemblies (still having a hard time finding parts for those) and its good to go

Cheers,
Neph

 

[tababomb]

Amazon.com: Rotary Switch 2 Pole 5 Position: Automotive

 

[tababomb]

4PDT slide switch, pcb mount. 4C1c - eBay (item 150487464961 end time Nov-29-10 07:23:56 PST)

 

[Para]

Just need this switch and some wetbox needle assemblies (still having a hard time finding parts for those) and its good to go

Syringe needle, probably 18ga, and a 3 or 6ml bottle

 

[Willriker]

4PDT slide switch, pcb mount. 4C1c - eBay (item 150487464961 end time Nov-29-10 07:23:56 PST)

damn man, this is the type of switch i was going to recommend but you beat me to it! I prefer this over the rotary switch. At anyrate, if your not pleased with the asthetic of this particular one, it comes in many differant styles. You can also go to Mcmaster.com for an excellent selection of switches.

I do not know if size is a concern, but you can also find toggle switches that have multiple positions.

 

[WillyB]

damn man, this is the type of switch i was going to recommend but you beat me to it! I prefer this over the rotary switch. At anyrate, if your not pleased with the asthetic of this particular one, it comes in many differant styles. You can also go to Mcmaster.com for an excellent selection of switches.

I do not know if size is a concern, but you can also find toggle switches that have multiple positions.

Did you check the specs?

- For the rotary:

2 Amp at 28 Volts DC

- For the slide:

0.2A 50 VDC

I would trust the rotary over the slide.

 

[tababomb]

Obviously, these are just examples of types of switches he could use. I would expect him to look a bit more deeply when he decides which style he wants to use.

 

[Willriker]

Obviously, these are just examples of types of switches he could use. I would expect him to look a bit more deeply when he decides which style he wants to use.

yup yup, i was just commenting that i liked slider switch's better than the rotary's for anything other than dimmer switch's.

 

[Java_Az]

4PDT switch is not what he was asking for. He would need a 5P since he wants off and 4 ons =5

 

[tababomb]

I figured he would have a master on/off switch, a momentary, and that 4PDT. That's what makes most sense to me at least, so if you accidentally slide the switch, it's not buzzing in your pocket/bag. Since master switches are typically on the ends of the box, they are fairly safe from bumping.

 

[WillyB]

Obviously, these are just examples of types of switches he could use. I would expect him to look a bit more deeply when he decides which style he wants to use.

I guess, but he said:

but I need some help from people who understand the more technical side of the power requirements for mods.

 

[tababomb]

14,4PDT 250V Slide ON/OFF/ON Guitar/Car/DIY Switch,S202 - eBay (item 120622249748 end time Nov-14-10 19:45:48 PST)
That should hold up just fine...

 

[Nepherael]

Syringe needle, probably 18ga, and a 3 or 6ml bottle

Thanks. I had an order with like 4 dif gauges started but it was gonna cost too much. Glad I got a gauge to check out now

 

[Nepherael]

Thank you all for your help and suggestions. Can't wait to get this mod figured out. Soon as I get a switch in the mail I might, if I can't find it in a search, have to ask how to wire up the power.

But yeah by the way it will be a master, momentary, and the switch that routes the power

 

[Nepherael]

Ok I'm having a hard time understand the switches. For my application it needs power supply pos and neg so that's 2 terminals, then an output to route power to 4 separate outputs that I would switch between so add 8 more terminals for a total of 10. Most of the ones I'm seeing have more. Usually around 14. Is there something I'm missing or do I just not understand these switches at all?

Also I've noticed that many of the ones I've looked at that are 4pdt since I've searched based on what some of you posted are toggles that just go two ways. How's do those even switch between 4 devices?