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Newbie needs help adding on/off switch for peripheral
rCadeGaming:
You should say it has an "AC adapter" rather than the just a plug. Anything AC or DC should work for that, as long as its rated at for least 12V and 830mA (0.83 Amps), or 10 W.
Watts is a measure of total power, found by multiplying the voltage and the amperage together, 12V x 0.83A = 9.96W.
DrakeTungsten:
Sorry for the confusion and thanks everybody for the comments. My only remaining question is could I use speaker wire for this?
DaOld Man:
You could probably use speaker wire, if it is on the 12 volt side of the power adapter. If it is very small speaker wire, make sure it doesnt get warm to the touch after the light has been on for a minute or so. If it does you need a bigger speaker wire.
Just a little primer about using wire:
The size of the wire (AWG, or how big the conducting part is), determines how much current the wire can carry. The insulation around the wire determines how much voltage it can safely handle.
Since the light only draws slightly less than an amp and the voltage is only 12, speaker wire should work.
If the speaker wire is about the same size (or bigger) than the wire going between the adapter and the light, then you should be A-OK.
Good luck with your project. Sounds interesting. Any pics of your cab?
DrakeTungsten:
I plan on posting pics in a week or two. They might be more helpful in a "here's what not to do" context, but since I found few examples of cockpits that I liked and found no plans at all, somebody might find my experience helpful.
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