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gamer_jim · 06-04-2008, 02:58 PM

Question about what type of switch to use.

I don't know electronics that well so please forgive the ignorance.

I read this about switches:

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm

and from what I understand I need a SPDT, Single Pole Double Throw switch, is that correct? Because I want to either continue the blue wire circuit or switch it to the ground (if you followed the tutorial I linked in my OP).

I found this switch at Radio Shack that I really like:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

but it is listed as a SPST. Will this not work for me? I do not like any of the SPST switches listed on RS's website. I'm trying to stay way from the mad-scientist look in my car as this may become my wife's primary car in the future.

Recommend any other places to buy or different switches?

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gamer_jim EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 30 Reds' Bucket Mobile - '01 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Door Sedan 90 day: 33.46 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about what type of switch to use. I don't know electronics that well so please forgive the ignorance. I read this about switches: http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm and from what I understand I need a SPDT, Single Pole Double Throw switch, is that correct? Because I want to either continue the blue wire circuit or switch it to the ground (if you followed the tutorial I linked in my OP). I found this switch at Radio Shack that I really like: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search but it is listed as a SPST. Will this not work for me? I do not like any of the SPST switches listed on RS's website. I'm trying to stay way from the mad-scientist look in my car as this may become my wife's primary car in the future. Recommend any other places to buy or different switches?