Is there anything I may be doing wrong or are the two not compatible?
Asked by: John Steer
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Description
Electro-Fashion, Latching Switch Coin Cell Holder. Includes a 3V coin cell battery holder and latching switch on the same PCB. This provides power and switch capabilities to an e-textiles project on the same board.
The switch latches; you press once to turn the power on and press again to turn the power off.
Ideal as a built-in switch and power source for e-textile projects.
Features:
- Built-in 3V Coin Cell Holder.
- Latching switch for switching circuit on and off.
Contents:
- 1 x Electro-Fashion, Latching Switch Coin Cell Holder.
Dimensions:
- Length: 44mm.
- Width: 28mm.
- Height: 5mm.
Video:
Watch this video below for information on how to use this product (please note: other Kitronik products are included in this video).
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This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
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Q:
I bought this switch and a 3v motor (stock code 2543) hoping to switch the motor on and off. Although the switch works with an LED it doesnt seem to with the motor. The motor works well with a 3v battery but nothing via the switch.
Is there anything I may be doing wrong or are the two not compatible?
Is there anything I may be doing wrong or are the two not compatible?
A:
Hi John,
Thank you for your question so those batteries are most likely 200mA batteries with the coin cell. The motor draws 0.4 to 1.5A depending on the Voltage and so on. When you are trying to get the motor started off you need a higher current. So the motor will be drawing too much current to actually start.
An LED is only 30mA draw most of the time so vastly lower than the motor which is why that will be working and the motor is not.
I hope that helps!
Cullen
Thank you for your question so those batteries are most likely 200mA batteries with the coin cell. The motor draws 0.4 to 1.5A depending on the Voltage and so on. When you are trying to get the motor started off you need a higher current. So the motor will be drawing too much current to actually start.
An LED is only 30mA draw most of the time so vastly lower than the motor which is why that will be working and the motor is not.
I hope that helps!
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
05-Feb-19
Q:
How many light will this switch and battery holder be able to turn on at one go. I am wanting to make an illuminated sash over my dress like the video you have on here for the T-shirt. Would it make a difference if I used flashing lights or the ordinary white lights.
Asked by: Elizabeth Rishworth
A:
The most LED’s you can power from this would be 6 LED’s spaced equally on either side of the battery holder. It wouldn’t make a difference if you used flashing LED’s or standard LED’s.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
30-Mar-16
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