But the diodes are backwards, no power will flow through the cathode unless your using Zener diodes. 
One Switch for 2/3 stages?
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One Switch for 2/3 stages? Can I use one 3 or 4 position switch for?
Position 1 50 shot Dry
Position 2 100 shot wet plate
Position 3 150 shot (50 and 100 both on)
or will P1/2 activate both kits due to the wireing on P3?
Where should I put the dry Nozzel?
Position 1 50 shot Dry
Position 2 100 shot wet plate
Position 3 150 shot (50 and 100 both on)
or will P1/2 activate both kits due to the wireing on P3?
Where should I put the dry Nozzel?
Last edited by SY732; Jan 7, 2011 at 01:15 PM.
There are a couple ways to do it.
1. You can use a "center off" toggle switch (on off on)would be the easiest. This assumes you have a separate "system on" switch. The the toggle switch center position could be the 50 shot, up would be the 100 shot, and down would be both. You would need one relay and one diode to operate all of it since you have pins 87 and 87a to do opposite actions.
2. Use a rotary switch like Beer uses. You'd need two relays, and one diode.
If you decide to go this route, and need help with the schematic, pm me.
1. You can use a "center off" toggle switch (on off on)would be the easiest. This assumes you have a separate "system on" switch. The the toggle switch center position could be the 50 shot, up would be the 100 shot, and down would be both. You would need one relay and one diode to operate all of it since you have pins 87 and 87a to do opposite actions.
2. Use a rotary switch like Beer uses. You'd need two relays, and one diode.
If you decide to go this route, and need help with the schematic, pm me.
Last edited by Todd157k; Jul 4, 2008 at 08:15 PM.
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which ever is cheaper lol I curenty have a NO progressive controller and 2 stage WOT/WS with one relay I can loose the progressive if I need too...
Can i have up be 50 center be 100 and down both?
Can i have up be 50 center be 100 and down both?
There are a couple ways to do it.
1. You can use a "center off" toggle switch (on off on)would be the easiest. This assumes you have a separate "system on" switch. The the toggle switch center position could be the 50 shot, up would be the 100 shot, and down would be both. You would need one relay and one diode to operate all of it since you have pins 87 and 87a to do opposite actions.
2. Use a rotary switch like Beer uses. You'd need two relays, and one diode.
If you decide to go this route, and need help with the schematic, pm me.
1. You can use a "center off" toggle switch (on off on)would be the easiest. This assumes you have a separate "system on" switch. The the toggle switch center position could be the 50 shot, up would be the 100 shot, and down would be both. You would need one relay and one diode to operate all of it since you have pins 87 and 87a to do opposite actions.
2. Use a rotary switch like Beer uses. You'd need two relays, and one diode.
If you decide to go this route, and need help with the schematic, pm me.
The rotory switch would be bad ***...Dry, Both, and Wet should be the markings, as you never know when you jet up or down...
I may need to start stocking a few of those switches, That would free up a bunch of space on some panels!
Todd post one of them there electrical diagram thingys you do there I may convert mine to a rotary switch and add the BAP to the panel (wired to the arm switches through diodes now)...
I think I am suffering from obsessive compelsive panel upgrade disorder...
I may need to start stocking a few of those switches, That would free up a bunch of space on some panels!
Todd post one of them there electrical diagram thingys you do there I may convert mine to a rotary switch and add the BAP to the panel (wired to the arm switches through diodes now)...
I think I am suffering from obsessive compelsive panel upgrade disorder...
k. I thought that's how you did yours. I'll dig up/put together something tomorrow. I have all my stuff at work. You have to tell me what you would want each position to do. It's easiest to make a chart with the function on one side, and Positions along the top. Then fill in each square with "on" or "off".
K... for you two tinkerers...
Diagram one shows the rotary switch method. One pole, 3 positions.
Diagram two shows the "center off" toggle with the Center position being the 100 shot, the Up position being the 50 shot, and Down position being BOTH.
K1 and K2 are your existing relays. SW1 (diagram 2) is your "Master Arm" switch.
Diagram one shows the rotary switch method. One pole, 3 positions.
Diagram two shows the "center off" toggle with the Center position being the 100 shot, the Up position being the 50 shot, and Down position being BOTH.
K1 and K2 are your existing relays. SW1 (diagram 2) is your "Master Arm" switch.
Last edited by Todd157k; Jul 8, 2008 at 03:25 PM.
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