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Alternate power source for single light led push buttons
kyomagi:
ok last two questions i think.
On these leds, http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/led-pushbuttons/231-green-led-convex-arcade-pushbutton.html, does it matter which is ground and which is power?
And should i just snake the cables together, then strip the yellow and black wires at one end, then connect?
PL1:
--- Quote from: kyomagi on May 25, 2012, 03:14:21 pm ---ok last two questions i think.
On these leds, http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/led-pushbuttons/231-green-led-convex-arcade-pushbutton.html, does it matter which is ground and which is power?
And should i just snake the cables together, then strip the yellow and black wires at one end, then connect?
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If you're placing an order with Bryan, he has 1/4" daisy chains.
30 Connection Black Daisy Chain (.250") - Makes wiring the LED buttons really easy http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/406-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html
30 Connection Red Daisy Chain (.250") - http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/407-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html
If the wiring is backward, just unplug and reverse the LED holder (red cylinder between the black socket and red button) -- no damage done.
If you have a power extender/splitter/adapter cable, you can avoid cutting into the PSU wiring.
Scott
kyomagi:
--- Quote from: PL1 on May 25, 2012, 03:25:49 pm ---
--- Quote from: kyomagi on May 25, 2012, 03:14:21 pm ---ok last two questions i think.
On these leds, http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/led-pushbuttons/231-green-led-convex-arcade-pushbutton.html, does it matter which is ground and which is power?
And should i just snake the cables together, then strip the yellow and black wires at one end, then connect?
--- End quote ---
If you're placing an order with Bryan, he has 1/4" daisy chains.
30 Connection Black Daisy Chain (.250") - Makes wiring the LED buttons really easy http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/406-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html
30 Connection Red Daisy Chain (.250") - http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/407-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html
If the wiring is backward, just unplug and reverse the LED holder. No damage done.
If you have a power extender/splitter/adapter cable, you can avoid cutting into the PSU wiring.
Scott
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I am buying a molex cable and i will cut into that. In fact, i have a bunch of spare pc fans that have molex connectors. i'll just cut those
kyomagi:
So i am changing the buttons on the wwe brawlstick from madcatz. I am modding the graphic too. But these buttons are too big with the microswitch, and when i add the daisy chain i made, its about .5" too big and it wont fit. is there anything i can do? maybe some washers for space between the base and top?
rather than using the quick disconnects, can i just solder the led daisy chain?
PL1:
:dizzy: Now I'm confused. :dizzy:
First you wanted to light 16 buttons.
Now you're changing buttons on a Madcatz Brawlstick. (8 button stick.)
To answer your specific questions:
1. Soldering the daisy chain - I'd strongly recommend against it. .250" QDs are cheap and widely available. If you decide/need to change something later, desoldering/resoldering is a real pain.
2. Buttons are .5" too big. - From the context, I assume too long? Consider using something like these .250" "flag" QDs. You can probably find them locally at auto supply stores, hardware stores, walmart , etc.
If Bryan's buttons fit without the LEDs being wired, the flags should allow you to daisy chain with almost no additional height added. Also, washers/spacers will make the buttons stand way too high.
Scott