Ok so, bit of a process here but maybe someone sees a solution I haven't yet. Or knows how to track down electronic switches better than me
So, working on a vanguard creed, one of the quarks of the vanguard creed and demon(same board) is the board basically doesn't turn off. It will shut down the screen and all functions of the marker but the board itself is basically still running while the marker is "off". This, as a surprise to no one, runs down the battery. Typically it's manageable but it's also not great for long term battery life.
So I was/am looking to solve this
Option A) unplug the battery between uses
Problem 1) constantly connecting and disconnecting the battery from the board makes me worry about the board contacts
Problem 2) the original grips for the marker which I really like, have a flaw in that if the screws are tightened down too much they will crack the backer on the grips. So id like to avoid constantly taking the grips on and off
Option B) make an extension plug. Plug goes into the board, battery into the plug.
Solves problem 1
Still have problem 2
Option C) run the plug wires out the bottom of the grips so the connection is external like the shocker 4x4
Solves problem 1
Solves problem 2
New problem 3) I now have wires running external on the marker, less than ideal
Option D) I have some on/off switches. Think spyder e frame style. And there's actually enough room in the frame above the board that I could mount one. It would be in a similar location to the spider e frames but still would be covered up by the grip on the left side. I'm not worried about drilling/cutting the frame in this location. I think that part will be pretty straight Forward
Solves problems 1,2,3
New problem 4) I would need to cut a rectangular slot in the grip itself. I'm not confident that's the best idea because of the weak backer
Option E) use a push button on/off instead
Solves problems 1,2,3,4 as I would only need a small hole in the grip itself to poke a screwdriver or wrench through to disconnect the battery
Problem 5. I'm having problems finding an appropriate push button on/off
Here's one I was looking at
But it looks like it's only a momentary switch, so it will just turn back on/off when released. The dimensions of this one look like they will work though.
So that's where I am, having a hard time finding a non momentary on/off button switch that's small enough for the space I have.
Ideas and thoughts appreciated
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So, working on a vanguard creed, one of the quarks of the vanguard creed and demon(same board) is the board basically doesn't turn off. It will shut down the screen and all functions of the marker but the board itself is basically still running while the marker is "off". This, as a surprise to no one, runs down the battery. Typically it's manageable but it's also not great for long term battery life.
So I was/am looking to solve this
Option A) unplug the battery between uses
Problem 1) constantly connecting and disconnecting the battery from the board makes me worry about the board contacts
Problem 2) the original grips for the marker which I really like, have a flaw in that if the screws are tightened down too much they will crack the backer on the grips. So id like to avoid constantly taking the grips on and off
Option B) make an extension plug. Plug goes into the board, battery into the plug.
Solves problem 1
Still have problem 2
Option C) run the plug wires out the bottom of the grips so the connection is external like the shocker 4x4
Solves problem 1
Solves problem 2
New problem 3) I now have wires running external on the marker, less than ideal
Option D) I have some on/off switches. Think spyder e frame style. And there's actually enough room in the frame above the board that I could mount one. It would be in a similar location to the spider e frames but still would be covered up by the grip on the left side. I'm not worried about drilling/cutting the frame in this location. I think that part will be pretty straight Forward
Solves problems 1,2,3
New problem 4) I would need to cut a rectangular slot in the grip itself. I'm not confident that's the best idea because of the weak backer
Option E) use a push button on/off instead
Solves problems 1,2,3,4 as I would only need a small hole in the grip itself to poke a screwdriver or wrench through to disconnect the battery
Problem 5. I'm having problems finding an appropriate push button on/off
Here's one I was looking at
But it looks like it's only a momentary switch, so it will just turn back on/off when released. The dimensions of this one look like they will work though.
So that's where I am, having a hard time finding a non momentary on/off button switch that's small enough for the space I have.
Ideas and thoughts appreciated
Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk
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