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    Rocker switch instead of toggle switch with Powerblock?

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      just_jeepin
      last edited by just_jeepin

      Can I use an illuminated rocker switch (https://www.radioshack.com/products/spst-neon-rocker-switch?variant=5717521541) or illuminated toggle switch (https://www.radioshack.com/products/spst-12v-dc-illuminated-switch-4?variant=5717497925) instead of a toggle switch with the Powerblock?

      If so, would I just connect both the switch and led to the appropriate prongs?

      Thanks for any help!

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        petrockblog Global Moderator
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        It could work, if the LED inside the rocker switch is a 5V-LED. That is not clear from the description at that link, though. The illuminated switches have dedicated pins for the LED that you would attach to the LED pins. Take care for the polarity!

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          genisdb
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          Best Toggle switch I found on Amazon:
          https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B01EA6KHK2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

          It works great!

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