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I don't know, but I am curious, how many amps were you thinking of connecting to it?

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Amps aren't given they are drawn... If you are powering an led then you need only thin wiring and a tiny switch no matter how big the power source is... If you are powering 12 servos you will need thicker (lower gauge) wiring and a higher amp rated switch....

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rr

the new switch is 12 deepx19x13 so it will fit jd.it is 6 amps

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HD servos can draw as much as 3 amps each. Calculate how many amps your peek demand is likely to be and select a switch which is rated above that.

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here some update my idea.still waiting for the cable arrive.but i have the swichs, so i tested some things.the switch is for 12 volts.jd will keep his original batt. that comes on number 1 off the swich.second batt off 2200mah leg outside, so what is the idea is to at extra wire with female jack comes out off the chest. on that cable comes dean connector and connec the batt outside. you can only use one at the time.let say you need longer time for programming, set the switch on to number 2 and you use the batt outside. here a drawing and video.

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#7  

nomad, you're turning into a serious scientist:). The Mad Belgium Scientist we should start calling you!

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Hey nomad,

Nice idea. Your like a electronics's detective. Always looking for the inside way thing's work. Wasn't Hercule Poirot, the famous detective from Belgium? You may be a relative of his.

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As far as the switch; I seriously doubt that you'll blow it out. These things will take a lot of abuse. If it starts getting warm then it's time to upgrade. Best way is to size your switch to tha amps your going to draw but from your question id sounds like you already know this.;)