Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 My parents said I loved switches and buttons when I was little. I guess I still do! My Dad mentioned one time how he almost made some kind of switchboard for me. My son is 2 1/2 and is always playing around with the lights and anything else. So I took a few trips to Radio Shack and put together this switchboard. Ended up being more expensive and time consuming than anticipated, but fun too. Building the box was simple, however I'm not knowledgable with electronics and with that it was a hit and miss creation (burnt out more than a few LEDs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 another shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Here's the busy underside. Like I said, a novice's playground. There is a plywood bottom with soft domed feet to keep it from moving. Can't post video files here, so email me if you'd like to see a 'video tour'! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS65711 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I sure hope you own stock in a battery company . . . [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Great job Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I sure hope you own stock in a battery company . . . LOL - I know what you mean. I wanted it to be battery powered and portable. I may change the few flashlight bulbs in there to all LED. Makes a BIG difference. Another thing I didn't think of, which is obvious really, is that he walks away with some on. If I don't catch it, it's wasted battery. Heh, I guess the whole thing is really 'fluff' battery use. Rechargables......here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Maybe install a main switch??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I did think of that in the planning stages, but couldn't figure out how to wire all of them to one Frankenstein switch. They all are indiviual closed circuits with their own power and switch. Same with using one power source - thought is was a good idea, but my mind kind of spun around and blanked out (happening more often). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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