Control panel wiring for LEDs

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  1. Chrispy

    Chrispy Full Member

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    My first question on the forum and I have to admit to being an absolute novice in most things, but especially electronics!

    I'm about to start the process of wiring up all my point motors to my control panel. I'm happy about the wiring of the circuit, with momentary switches and a CDU.

    I'm using PECO PL-10s point motors because that's what I could afford, I'm a pensioner on a tight budget and I got a reasonable deal on a bulk buy of used units.

    Question:

    What simple inexpensive circuit/switch can I use for wiring up LEDs on my control panel to indicate direction?
    There is only power in the point motor circuit when the momentary switch is flipped, so how do I maintain current for LEDs?
    Is there some kind of switch I could put in the circuit to switch between a red and a green LED and have continuous power to the LEDs?

    Thank you for any and all advice!
     
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    Sol Full Member

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  3. Chrispy

    Chrispy Full Member

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    Thank you Ron!
    Should have known there would be such an easy answer!
     
  4. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I'll look forward to seeing that in action. I love mimic panels.

    cheers

    toto
     

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