Re: Switch Puzzle

From: Mark Jones (abuse_at_127.0.0.1)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 02:00:23 -0500

CBarn24050 wrote:
>>Subject: Switch Puzzle
>>From: Mark Jones abuse@127.0.0.1
>>Date: 29/11/2004 04:59 GMT Standard Time
>>Message-id: <G9mdnaWIjdYQNjfcRVn-2A@buckeye-express.com>
>>
>> Okay this sounds really dumb but can a DP3T slide switch be
>>wired to swap two AA batteries like this:
>>
>>Position 1: Vdd-B1-GND-B2-Vee
>>Position 2: Off
>>Position 3: Vdd-B2-GND-B1-Vee
>>
>> This seemingly simple goal is driving me nuts! Will it
>>require a 3P3T switch? TIA.
>>
>
>
> would seem simple enough, center pins to vee & vcc outer
> pins to the cells.

  Hmm, good but we're missing the ground. It is a split supply,
+1.5v,gnd,-1.5v. Instead of physically removing the cells and swapping
them, I thought a switch would be easier. HA! :)