As a new subscriber, I finally found an answer on this thread for what I want to do on my new layout. Gunrunnerjohn mentioned that a SPDT switch along with a BI-Color 2pin LED would replace the black remote. So here’s my questions:
1) What value resistor needs to be used? I’ve looked on eBay and they offer 220 ohm resistors in ¼ watt, ½ watt, 1 and 2 watt, etc. configurations. What’s best to use for this application?
2) Where do you attach the resistor to the LED and the toggle switch so that you get the correct color corresponding to the position of the turnout? I’m an electronics dummy so I need a simple explanation, please.
3) Where do you find those $0.58 mini switches? The link in the post doesn’t show anything. I have found some at another website for $1.79, but that’s the cheapest I’ve been able to locate.
4) Could you draw a layman’s diagram of exactly how to wire this up at the switch?
You folks are a treasure trove of useful information! Thanks for any help you can provide.
