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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Jargo on January 30, 2012, 04:01:50 PM

Title: Brain fart?
Post by: Jargo on January 30, 2012, 04:01:50 PM
Hi,
  I'm having a moment of "Unclarity"...

can I use a SPDT in place of a SPST? and how do I wire it?? (two wires, one jump?)

I'm confused, all of a sudden simple things are way out of control..

Thanks
Title: Re: Brain fart?
Post by: jkokura on January 30, 2012, 04:05:15 PM
Yes you can.

A SPST switch essentially connects the two wires in one throw, and disconnects them on the other. With a SPDT, you have one more lug to make a connection on the other throw, and you just don't use it.

Jacob
Title: Re: Brain fart?
Post by: Jargo on January 30, 2012, 04:15:33 PM
Thanks Jacob!  Mondays can be challenging, specially with sleep deprivation...