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Started by ckim715, April 24, 2014, 02:06:10 PM

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ckim715

So I am currently ordering parts for a KoT clone, and it calls for 2 2 position dip switches; are the dip switches SPST or SPDT? Thanks! :)
-Charlie

midwayfair

Dip switches are (almost) always SPST. You use more switches if you need more throws.

electrosonic

Also even if the schematic shows a SPDT,  sometimes if you are clever you can convert it SPST. i.e. sometimes you can use the SPST to shunt a diode or cap or resistor or whatever to get an equivalent circuit.

Andrew.


selfdestroyer

These are the ones I just used for my build if you want to go with the DIP switches.

http://www.taydaelectronics.com/dip-switch-2-positions-gold-plated-contacts-top-actuated.html

Cody

ckim715

you guys rock, many thanks to all of you!
-Charlie