LRD414
13th April 2016, 03:21 PM
I want to add a few small LEDs to the rear interior that are controlled with a simple on/off switch and connected to permanent power from aux battery.
I have a Traxide kit, so already have a convenient & suitable power feed.
The existing power cable is a 5mm auto twin, fused and grounded to an earth stud (see diagram).
The planned LEDs are 3W each so up to 12W total if I use 4 of them (may use only two).
My proposed circuit is circled in green in the diagram below.
Couple of questions ?.
Ground for Switch - can I just use the Traxide power cable negative wire or do I have to separately ground to an earth stud?
Ground for each LED - can I daisy-chain the earth wires between LEDs and then to the switch ground?
Power for each LED - can I daisy-chain the power supply between LEDs?
The switch is a 20mm diameter eBay special with spade style terminals (see diagram).
Would this typically be suitable for the application I have? i.e. to supply 1A (switch capacity not confirmed in listing).
Cheers,
Scott
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/04/573.jpg
I have a Traxide kit, so already have a convenient & suitable power feed.
The existing power cable is a 5mm auto twin, fused and grounded to an earth stud (see diagram).
The planned LEDs are 3W each so up to 12W total if I use 4 of them (may use only two).
My proposed circuit is circled in green in the diagram below.
Couple of questions ?.
Ground for Switch - can I just use the Traxide power cable negative wire or do I have to separately ground to an earth stud?
Ground for each LED - can I daisy-chain the earth wires between LEDs and then to the switch ground?
Power for each LED - can I daisy-chain the power supply between LEDs?
The switch is a 20mm diameter eBay special with spade style terminals (see diagram).
Would this typically be suitable for the application I have? i.e. to supply 1A (switch capacity not confirmed in listing).
Cheers,
Scott
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/04/573.jpg