How to Wire a Micro Switch
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Wires can be used to create an electrical circuit.Liquidlibrary/liquidlibrary/Getty Images
Cut four pieces of wire 12 inches long. Strip the plastic coating off the wire 1/2 inch from each tip on the wires. - 2). Attach one wire to the positive terminal on the light socket. Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the battery.
- 3). Attach a wire to the negative terminal on the light socket. Attach the other end to the NO, or normally open, terminal.
- 4). Attach a wire to the common terminal of the micro switch. Attach the other end of the wire to the negative terminal on the battery.
- 5). Turn on the light by pressing the button. As long as you hold the button the light will stay on.