I now understand how to wire the diode, but I'm unsure of which pins go to which wires going to my headswitch and my atari 2600 joystick cable. Ideas?
Thanks,
Jeff
I'm trying to use an electronic relay to be able to switch between up/down and left/right on an X-Arcade modified for disabled use. I want to be able to use a pair of head switches and a separate switch operating the relay to use the directional controls on the X-Arcade. I'm not totally sure where exactly to solder the diode in the circuit to handle the electrical spike.
Jeff
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I don't think it's electronic. I think it has a coil. Hear are the specs.
Relay - DIP
? Suitable for handling low signals in computer peripherals, telecommunications and security equipment.
? Standard DIP Package.
? Coil arrangement: 2 FORM C (DPDT).
? Capable of Switching Loads up to 2A.
Qty
Nominal Coil
Coil Resistance
Part No. Voltage +20%
22RZ5 5 45
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Ok it has a coil so the proper location of the diode is shown in circuit diagram in the thread below you will be connecting to 5V to activate not 12 as shown in the diagram but the diode is still placed with cathode (band) to +5v and anode to ground for transient supression.
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