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NyCityKId

29-01-2011 23:27

<R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

I was wondering if anyone knew if a double pole double throw switch counts a common household switch.

apalrd

29-01-2011 23:31

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16347

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Originally Posted by GDC

For the purposes of the 2011 competition, a common household light switch is any electrical switch that would normally be mounted in a wall outlet box with household wiring, typically available at a home supply center (e.g. Lowes or Home Depot).

Minor modifications of the switch (e.g. removing the mounting tabs) are permitted, as long as the basic structural integrity and overall safety of the switch are not compromised.
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I would guess that, if you got it from a local home supply store, and it is the kind that would fit into a wall box (e.g. a 4-way switch), it would be legal.

NyCityKId

29-01-2011 23:59

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by apalrd (Post 1011479)

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16347

I would guess that, if you got it from a local home supply store, and it is the kind that would fit into a wall box (e.g. a 4-way switch), it would be legal.

Thank you very much and I guess I will have to go switch hunting. The better question would've been whether they have DPDT switches that are sold as household switches.

Al Skierkiewicz

30-01-2011 16:56

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

There are some DPDT switches but they are hard to find.

Alan Anderson

30-01-2011 18:43

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

What will you be using the switch for? A standard 4-way light switch is common enough.

NyCityKId

30-01-2011 22:35

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson (Post 1011944)

What will you be using the switch for? A standard 4-way light switch is common enough.

I want to wire the switch so that it reverses polarity. I plan to use this on the minibot so that it automatically comes down once it hits the pressure plate.

BrendanB

30-01-2011 22:39

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

Haha, what would count as Dean's common household switch? ;)

MrForbes

30-01-2011 22:40

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

Might be easier to just use two switches....3 way light switches....one turns it on, the other turns it off. Since they likely want to be in different places on the minibot. Or will your minibot not roll down the pole if unpowered?

NyCityKId

30-01-2011 22:56

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by squirrel (Post 1012129)

Im not sure yet. we don't work on Sundays so i haven't had a chance to try it out. once i play with the gear ratios there may be no need to have this set up.

Alan Anderson

30-01-2011 23:06

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by NyCityKId (Post 1012122)

I want to wire the switch so that it reverses polarity.

Yep, that's exactly what a 4-way light switch will do for you.

NyCityKId

30-01-2011 23:13

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson (Post 1012149)

Yep, that's exactly what a 4-way light switch will do for you.

Nice! thanks. Now would this count as a single household switch or two? :confused: It is kindof 2 switches in one.

Vikesrock

30-01-2011 23:29

Re: <R92-N> What counts as a common household switch?

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Originally Posted by NyCityKId (Post 1012152)

Nice! thanks. Now would this count as a single household switch or two? :confused: It is kindof 2 switches in one.

It would count as one switch. It is a single switch in a single housing.

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