Hi Fred,
I hope this helps a bit.
Mike
In a message dated 7/20/2008 3:44:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
fklein@orcasonline.com writes:
Similarly, in the case at hand, I'm not sure I've ever seen or handled
a "microswitch". Looking in the Acft. Spruce catalog, I find no
listings, though I do see an "ultra-miniature toggle switch"...somehow,
I don't think this is what would serve, nor does it suggest any clues
as to what I need.
_http://www.mouser.com/catalog/634/1508.pdf_
(http://www.mouser.com/catalog/634/1508.pdf) Middle of the page on right.
Letters I,J,& K. Also look at
the previous page for A,B,C, & D. The connection for the wire should be this
type. You can use either small pushon connectors or solder a wire and cover
with heat shrink tubing. When the outrigger drops down, it should press the
lever that actuates the switch. These have two mounting holes in the body of
the
switch. These current ratings are far above what you might need.....usually
less than a amp is used to make the circuit work.
Some of the questions (perhaps "stupid" ones) going thru my mind are:
- Is there a size or rating for the type of microswitch referred to?
- Is there a specific microswitch which would be especially suitable
for this application, or are we simply talking about a generic,
universal type?
- What size wiring would be suitable?
- Would "outrigger warning lights" imply that there would be a red
light and a green light, or just the absence of a green light (when the
outrigger is not down and locked? Are we talking about LEDs, or some
kind of bulb?
I would go with only the green, otherwise you are using electrical power to
have a red light constantly on. This could be annoying, especially when
flying at night.
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