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Step 4Drilling and Switch Selection
During our 3 projects, we ended up using 2 different type swtiches. Note that they all are 3A+ SPST (Single Pole Single Throw). This means that a full click will be on (and stay on) and another click will be off (and stay off).
2 switches were push button switches (DM and JD used these) and the other was a rocker switch (NZ's bike).
We purchased the gold (bling) colored switch at home-depot for $3.81 while I used a switch from a local shop for $0.20. Point? Check/dig around and be sure it can handle 3AMPs or more!
2 switches were push button switches (DM and JD used these) and the other was a rocker switch (NZ's bike).
We purchased the gold (bling) colored switch at home-depot for $3.81 while I used a switch from a local shop for $0.20. Point? Check/dig around and be sure it can handle 3AMPs or more!
- Depending on your switch, drill out a hole at the bottom of the female PVC cap. In this picture we are drilling for a rectangle rocker switch. We did have to use a drummel to shape the hole for a good fit. If you don't have/want to do this stick with a rounded switch which uses just a single drill/hole.
- Insert your switch into the new hole. Using the included nuts/lock-washer (if included) to mount it tight into the PVC cap.
- In the rocker installation we used the green (extra) wire in a knot for strain relief.
- Using the size of your wires/cord drill a hole in the flat side of the PVC cap.
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