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SgtSlaughter:
So the hardware I have is:

U360 Joystick
11 - LEDWiz Electric Ice Pushbuttons with RGB-Drive II pushbutton Lighting module

So I've been reading a lot of the forums for wiring up the LEDWiz, but I'm getting myself a little confused, and just want to confirm my thoughts before I blow something up.  I've already read http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,87419.0.html which is what I'm going off.  Here is what I've wired up so far:



I want to have all 11 buttons to have full RGB capibility, but I don't mind pairing them up (as I know there is not enough outputs to do full RGB to each button).

LEDWiz Questions:

ANSWERED 1) If I'm using the red wire from the PC power supply molex connector, to connect to my black wires to a Terminal Block (which are daisy chained together) from the RGB-Drive LEDs (5V), do I need to use an inline fuse?

ANSWERED 1a) If I do need an inline fuse, can I just use 1 that goes directly between the 5V Molex from the PC and a terminal block of my LEDs, or do I need  do I have to an inline fuse for each RGB LED?

ANSWERED 1b) If I need an inline fuse, what size would I need?  I assume 660mA (if I need 1), or 60mA if I need one for each LED?, but if I can't find the exact size should I round larger, or round down?

ANSWERED 2) Can I use the black wire from the PC Molex connector to plug into the LEDWiz Ground?

ANSWERED 3) Do I need to use the Bank Voltage Select terminals on the LEDWiz (assuming that I'm getting my 5V power from the PC Molex connector)? 

ANSWERED 3a) If so, is it a problem when I have an RGB LED going across both banks (ie outputs 7,8,9)?


Joystick Questions:

ANSWERED 1) For the Quick connects (or disconnects), I haven't used these before, do you just stick the wire in and crimp them?  I've tried this and it doesn't seem to make a very tight fitting (either that or I don't have the correct tool), or do you take the insert out, crimp & solder?


SgtSlaughter:
I removed some questions that I was able to answer myself... don't feel intimidated guys, you don't have to have all the answers, any will help!  heh.

roknrol:
I'll take a stab at your QDC question: Stranded wire (not solid) is going to work the best. Most folks seem to use 18-22 ga. for their wire-up jobs. Just strip the wire 1/8", insert it, and use a crimper to complete the connection. Mind you, a ratcheting crimper is highly recommended. I got mine for ... mmm ... $6 at Harbor Freight.

SgtSlaughter:
Ahh good to know.  I figured that may have been the case.  Thanks for the info!

RandyT:

--- Quote from: SgtSlaughter on January 06, 2014, 11:22:45 am ---1a) If I do need an inline fuse, can I just use 1 that goes directly between the 5V Molex from the PC and a terminal block of my LEDs, or do I need  do I have to an inline fuse for each RGB LED?

--- End quote ---

One fuse on the 5v line that is distributed to the LED's is enough.


--- Quote ---1b) If I need an inline fuse, what size would I need?  I assume 660mA (if I need 1), or 60mA if I need one for each LED?, but if I can't find the exact size should I round larger, or round down?

--- End quote ---

Ultimately, that is up to you to decide.  But you shouldn't need more than 1 amp.


--- Quote ---2) Can I use the black wire from the PC Molex connector to plug into the LEDWiz Ground?

--- End quote ---

Yes.


--- Quote ---3) Do I need to use the Bank Voltage Select terminals on the LEDWiz (assuming that I'm getting my 5V power from the PC Molex connector)? 

--- End quote ---

I would.  It's a small extra step and worth doing.


--- Quote ---3a) If so, is it a problem when I have an RGB LED going across both banks (ie outputs 7,8,9)?

--- End quote ---

No.  If the voltage is the same for the rest of that bank, connect 5v to that Bank Voltage Select terminal as well.

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