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Connecting Switch to RC

Does anybody have any information regarding hooking a switch (ex: Radio Shack #275-663)directly to the robot controller. I notice that switch has 3 pins, but I'm not sure which wire would go to which. What about if the switch/button only has two wires? Where would the ground go?

I'm assuming they would plug into the the Digital Ins/Outs, but I'm not sure.

Any Info would be appreciated.

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Re: Connecting Switch to RC

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steve

Does anybody have any information regarding hooking a switch (ex: Radio Shack #275-663)directly to the robot controller...

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Please read section 10 (page 9) of 2004 Full-Size Robot Controller Reference Guide available from the Innovation First website. Switches are connected from "input" to "ground".

Re: Connecting Switch to RC

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steve

You are correct in assuming that the switch has to be connected to the digital inputs on the RC.
The three switches are for the 2 positions and the ground.
I will try to make a picture:
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There are 2 positives because there is 2 positions and either one can be on, while one is on the other will be off.
Check the documentation for more specifics on wiring them.