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I spent many hours searching the internet, looking to buy some sort of 1/8" jack audio switcher box, but to no avail.
So, I decided to make my own, and it was surprisingly easy.
For this project I used:
1 - 4x4x2 pvc junction box (from Lowes) - $6.38
6 - 1/8" stereo jacks (from RadioShack) - $3.99 per 2 pack
6 - DPST (Double Pole Single Throw) toggle switches (from www.electronix.com) - $10.35 for 15*
!! - 22 gauge stranded wire - (from RadioShack) - $6.59 per 3 pack - red, green, black**
Note: * - You have to order atleast $10 worth of merchandize from electonix.com for them to ship, hence I had to order 15 switches instead of the 6 that I needed, but still it was a better deal than at RadioShack and now I have 9 other switches for other projects.
Note: * - It looks like electronix.com isn't selling the switches I used at the time I wrote this (01-09-09) so I would just search the web for "DPST switch" and see what you can find. But, check electronix.com first because they seem to have great pricing.
Note: ** - 22 gauge wire is probably overkill for this project, but it works well and is easy to solder
So, I decided to make my own, and it was surprisingly easy.
For this project I used:
1 - 4x4x2 pvc junction box (from Lowes) - $6.38
6 - 1/8" stereo jacks (from RadioShack) - $3.99 per 2 pack
6 - DPST (Double Pole Single Throw) toggle switches (from www.electronix.com) - $10.35 for 15*
!! - 22 gauge stranded wire - (from RadioShack) - $6.59 per 3 pack - red, green, black**
Note: * - You have to order atleast $10 worth of merchandize from electonix.com for them to ship, hence I had to order 15 switches instead of the 6 that I needed, but still it was a better deal than at RadioShack and now I have 9 other switches for other projects.
Note: * - It looks like electronix.com isn't selling the switches I used at the time I wrote this (01-09-09) so I would just search the web for "DPST switch" and see what you can find. But, check electronix.com first because they seem to have great pricing.
Note: ** - 22 gauge wire is probably overkill for this project, but it works well and is easy to solder
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Below is the wiring diagram:
It's pretty straight forward.
I used a soldering iron for all the contacts.
Rosin core solder works very well for these types of projects.
It's pretty straight forward.
I used a soldering iron for all the contacts.
Rosin core solder works very well for these types of projects.
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