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Step 6Connect the switch
Note for the lazy : You can get a battery enclosure with a built in switch, or simply skip the switch and just take the batteries out to turn it off. But why wouldn't you want to add a toggle switch? Toggle switches are awesome.
Connect your switch between one of the leads from the battery holder and your LEDs. Connect the other battery lead directly to the LED wire.
Again check to make sure that everything is wired the right way before soldering into place.
Try to keep the leads as short as possible so you don't have to worry about them catching on stuff. If you have extra wire you can wind it around the armature wire before soldering.
Hot glue the switch into place. I also covered the wire with glue to prevent shorts, keep it from catching on stuff, and because hot glue is one of the most fun ways to get first degree burns.
Connect your switch between one of the leads from the battery holder and your LEDs. Connect the other battery lead directly to the LED wire.
Again check to make sure that everything is wired the right way before soldering into place.
Try to keep the leads as short as possible so you don't have to worry about them catching on stuff. If you have extra wire you can wind it around the armature wire before soldering.
Hot glue the switch into place. I also covered the wire with glue to prevent shorts, keep it from catching on stuff, and because hot glue is one of the most fun ways to get first degree burns.
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