Gauntlet Lights?

[Furious]

ok I'll admit. I am an idiot when it comes to things like this(electronics). I picked up this light and switch at Radio Shack. Can someone tell me if this looks to be ok? And how do I connect this to a power supply? Can any battery work or does it have to be specific. I just kinda need some direction on how to get the light to work with the switch. Is one of those 3 things on the swicth for "ground"? Thanks guys!

 

[Furious]

OOOPS I am sorry..Meant to post this in the ARmor section.. Please move!

 

[superjedi]

OK, I'm not an electronics expert, but I think this is the way it should work. :facepalm

I can't remember if you need a resistor in the circuit for an LED. . .

Someone please tell me if I'm way off here!

 

[Furious]

this is already helping. Thanks.. ayone else??

 

[digital509]

If that's the one I bought, it's not an LED, it's a small lamp and isn't very bright. I don't think you'd need a resistor for it if you're going with a 9v.
I believe this is how you'd do it.

 

[digital509]

Also, as I was saying, that lamp isn't very bright (if its the one I think it is). I cut off the bottom of the red plastic casing and pulled out the lamp. Then I inserted a bright led into the casing and glued it up. Looks alot better. here's a pic.

 

[Buckeye 01]

That LED looks like a 120VAC light. Check your package and make sure. You will need a DC LED for this application.

 

[superjedi]

You know, I think you should go with Digital509's diagram and not mine. I believe that is correct.
I wish I knew more about this magical "electricity". . .

 

[Furious]

That LED looks like a 120VAC light. Check your package and make sure. You will need a DC LED for this application.

Yes that is what it is! 120 VAC light. Is this no good? Here is the URL for it: http://www.radioshack.com/sm-120vac-neon-lamp-assembly--pi-2062374.html

 

[Gator Fett]

A 120 volt lamp will not work with a battery. Get this lamp from Radio Shack.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102790&cp=&pg=2&kw=lamp&parentPage=search

It is rated at 12 volts DC, but still works good with a 9v battery. Wire it like Digital509 indicated, and you will not need a resistor.

 

[Furious]

Perfect! Thanks for all your help guys. I really appreciate it!!

 

[kelev]

Thanks for posting the same questions I had