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3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:18 am
by DOG
Hey everyone. One of my 3 way switches broke on my TX :cry: . My question is :? , can I take my broken 3 way switch out of my Spektrum DX6 TX and replace it with a 3 way switch from a Walkera 2801 Pro TX?

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:26 am
by Derek
My thoughts would be yes, you can do that. A 3 way switch is a 3 way switch. As long as you solder the wires properly, yes, I would think you can do that. However, before you begin....wait for someone else to come here with their thoughts.

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:39 am
by DOG
Derek wrote:My thoughts would be yes, you can do that. A 3 way switch is a 3 way switch. As long as you solder the wires properly, yes, I would think you can do that. However, before you begin....wait for someone else to come here with their thoughts.
Thanks Derek for your input. I hope so but I will wait til I here more thoughts from the hangout members.

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:09 am
by Stambo
It probably depends on the size of the switch where it goes through the tx.
If it fits in the hole and has 3 pins I cannot see any reason not to use it.
Just make sure you put it the right way up and wire it correctly. :)

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:28 am
by DOG
Thanks guys, :D I thought i could but wanted to make sure. This is my first switch replacement. :oops:

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:29 am
by Graham Lawrie
Should be OK if they're the same/ similar function.

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:37 am
by DOG
Thanks Grahams. I took the two radios apart and sure enough the switches seem same/similar to me. Time to operate :lol:

Re: 3 way switch question

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:13 pm
by DOG
DOG wrote:Thanks Grahams. I took the two radios apart and sure enough the switches seem same/similar to me. Time to operate :lol:
Well right before I started cutting wires, :idea: I decided to try something first. I use this on all my house hold electronics
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Well that help with one of my 3 way switches not being 3 way. I only had Normal and stunt 1. The other 3 way switch lever broke from a fall. Now my 3 way switch works and I have a back up switch or I can replace the one that is still broken :? . I only need one 3 way switch to operate so I should be good to go for the time being. :D