Power Switches

[CoRPS]

Alright guys, I'm building my Carputer, and I want to use a toggle switch for the Power switch. Possible? Or do you need to use momentary switches?

 

[MaMMa]

like that?

 

[CoRPS]

yep.

I want to use 4 of those. or 4 rocker switches, use:

1. Power
2. Reset
3. Cathode #1
4. Cathode #2

 

[Anarchonixx]

Can use a toggle switch, no prob. But you have to remember that to power it on, you have to flick it on, then off again. If you leave it on, it will just power off. I have mine with a keyed switch, same deal.

Edit: Not sure about those with the 3 prongs, though. I've just tried the 2 prong ones.

 

[potroast]

a 3-prong is like a 2-prong, but you can know when it's off. For example, there's a "common" prong, and a "trigger" prong in a 2-position switch. In a 3-position switch, you have 1 common prong, and 2 triggers -- 1 for off, 2 for on.

to use a 3-prong as you would a 2-prong, leave one of the ends disconnected...

 

[CoRPS]

Well that ruins all the fun if I have to turn it on, then back off for it to work.
What about rocker switches? Same deal?