Ham_Sammiches
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I want to design an on/off switch for my airplanes that can be plugged in between my battery and my ESC. My idea is to solder short (like one inch) wires between a male XT60 and a female XT60 plug with a slide switch on either the positive or negative wire. Then I can just flip the switch to cut of voltage to the ESC instead of unplugging the battery. I would also probably lengthen the wire with the switch on it so that the switch can be mounted securely on the plane.
Hopefully you guys understand what I mean, if not then ask. I have looked and not found something like this on youtube or elsewhere. However, I don't know a whole lot about electronics so I have a few questions:
Hopefully you guys understand what I mean, if not then ask. I have looked and not found something like this on youtube or elsewhere. However, I don't know a whole lot about electronics so I have a few questions:
- I will need a switch that is rated for the battery voltage and the amp rating of the ESC, right? I am using a 3s, so 12v.
- And does it make a difference if I mount the switch on the positive or negative wire?