I have wired up my rocker switch so that the train goes in the direction that I want it to. Problem I have is that my switch lights up with the power supply only in the reverse position. Works fine in forward position, just no light. How can I wire it up to make certain I have it lighted in the forward position? Thank you for your time and assistance.
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The type of switch would help. Take a look at the sides and see if there's a schematic of the switch. Need to know what type of switch it is, SPST, SPDT, etc.....
Not sure what you want- the light to illuminate when the train is going forward? If so just reverse the two switched wires.
Bob
Its an SPST switch. I did move the wires around and got the light on the LED to be on when in the forward position. It appears that If I wanted the light to illuminate in both the forward and reverse position, I would have to get an SPDT switch. Would prefer not to change to a different switch, so I'll be happy with the current rocker switches that I have.
@BobRoyals posted:Its an SPST switch. I did move the wires around and got the light on the LED to be on when in the forward position. It appears that If I wanted the light to illuminate in both the forward and reverse position, I would have to get an SPDT switch. Would prefer not to change to a different switch, so I'll be happy with the current rocker switches that I have.
That is correct. A SPST switch will only light up when ON.
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