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Re: Odd problem with limit switch in sidecar

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Originally Posted by CarrotBlasphemy View Post
Update: the switch seems to control the power to the components--when it's not pressed, the light is off and nothing can be controlled
It's highly likely that you have the 5v+ and ground wired to the normally closed pins/terminals of the switch. This will short the DCS and prevent it from working. Take a look at the DSC's documentation for the correct wiring example.

The good news is this is a pretty easy fix and the DSC's power supply components are pretty hardy, so you probably haven't done any lasting damage.

Last edited by Andy A. : 14-02-2014 at 12:56.