Hopefully this will clear a few things up: C --> Common. This is the contact that switches between the other two contacts (NO & NC). Also known as a wiper. This makes contact between the NC and NO terminal contacts, one at a time as you push the button on and then off. (It toggles between the two.) NO --> Normally Open. As the name implies, it means that the switch will not be making between C and NO when NOT depressed. When the switch is depressed it will then make contact between the C and NO terminals. NC --> Normally Closed. This is making contact between the C and NC when the switch is NOT depressed. When pushed it opens that contact and now makes contact with C and NO terminals. The + and - terminals when connected to power and ground light the LED in the switch. The terms come from understanding that when left unpushed, the switch is in the 'Normal' position, and contact between the Common and one of the other two contacts determine if the circuit is either Open (no current flowing) or Closed (current is flowing). Hence Normally Open and Normally Closed. When the switch is pushed to the ON position, those two terminals reverse their functions; Open becomes Closed and Closed becomes Open.
Much appreciated you taking the time to make this video. I watched a few other videos on hooking up this switch but your video was not rushed and very clear and easy to understand. Thanks again for the help.
Thanks bro, got these switches and freaked out when I seen all the wires. Saw your video hooked it up and it works awesome. See a bunch of other videos and they made it to confusing ,thanks again.
C = Common (Live) No = Normally Open (Switch is broken/open) Nc = Normally Closed (Switch is connected / Closed) L or + = Live / Power G or picture of earth symbol or GND = Ground Ultimately C and No makes a circuit that is switched off until you press the button. C and Nc makes a circuit that has permanent supply but switches off by pressing the button. The permanent L and GND is supply to illuminate the halo. That is the typical uses of this switch giving the installer a choice of a normally open (off) circuit or a normally closed (On) circuit.
I knew what the letters meant but that didn't help set up my horn...NO=Normally Open terminal, NC=Normally Closed terminal and C=Common terminal, but your video helped me finalized my project. Thank you.
FYI (momentary buttons only) NO means "Normally Open," which means the connection to your accessory is OFF unless you press the button (good for horn) NC means "Normally Closed," which means the connection to your accessory is ON unless you press the button (good for...hmm not sure in a car...bad for a horn I guess😂)
Try to make this quick and easy. You already know + and - are for the light (those are the two terminals facing the same direction. The 3 in a row •C (common) hook this up to you power (either + or - depending on how you wired your shit), the power you plan to use for your accessory NC and NO (people already said what they mean but simply connecting to NC means power is passing thru the switch as if it weren’t there (like you went direct from power) BUT pushing the button will disconnect it. NO is like not having power to your accessory until you push the button (opposite of NC). Does that make some sense?
Here's my situation. I'm trying to connect one of these Halo switches in my car using a fuse tap, which will power a led strip when the button is pressed. I would like the halo light to be off when not using but then on when pressed. How do I connect my wires from the fuse tap, to the halo switch, to the led strip?
Hey man helpful video but still lost! I have a live and a negative on from the car and a live and negative on the led strip... So 4 wires in total... Where do they all go? Power from the van in the bottom and middle? Negative from the van on the right and the lights on the left?
That's correct. But whatever it is your trying to activate, I'm assuming its your lights? Goes to the lower center prong. Which is the accessories prong😁👍
Thanks for the video!! I need help wiring these 4 pin leds to the same switch. I got it to light up with a drill battery charger through the switch but they stay on. How do I wire the 4 wires I have coming from the leds to the switch and only have them come on and off when I press the switch. I have the exact same switch as you. Thank you bro!!
The four wires coming from the leds more than likely are 2 grounds and 2 power? I'm assuming without actually seeing it. But take the 2 grounds and ground them to clean unpainted metal. And the 2 power wires I would twist together and connect to the accessory prong on the switch that is the 3rd prong from the top. And if you wired the switch correctly how I showed in the video. It should turn on the LEDs once the switch is pressed. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Could this be used to switch on a pc inside an arcade cab if it was wired to the pc’s power pins? If so would you need to feed it additional power for the led? The arcade cab comes with a +12v +5v -5v psu.
These are designed to be used with relays. Hence the 5 pin...As they are very low amp draw rated like 5 amp....Anything higher will ruin them...Just look how small the connectors are..
Thats originally how I wanted mine to be. But after the install I've noticed the light was continuously on after turning the key. So I just left it🤷🏾♂️
The switches come in different sizes. So it depends on what size you purchase. My car center councel is a soft rubbery material so I just used a little torch I have to burn a hole through it until the switch fit.
Hopefully this will clear a few things up:
C --> Common. This is the contact that switches between the other two contacts (NO & NC). Also known as a wiper. This makes contact between the NC and NO terminal contacts, one at a time as you push the button on and then off. (It toggles between the two.)
NO --> Normally Open. As the name implies, it means that the switch will not be making between C and NO when NOT depressed. When the switch is depressed it will then make contact between the C and NO terminals.
NC --> Normally Closed. This is making contact between the C and NC when the switch is NOT depressed. When pushed it opens that contact and now makes contact with C and NO terminals.
The + and - terminals when connected to power and ground light the LED in the switch.
The terms come from understanding that when left unpushed, the switch is in the 'Normal' position, and contact between the Common and one of the other two contacts determine if the circuit is either Open (no current flowing) or Closed (current is flowing). Hence Normally Open and Normally Closed. When the switch is pushed to the ON position, those two terminals reverse their functions; Open becomes Closed and Closed becomes Open.
Thanks. Appreciate that😁👍
I was confused about the switch connection.. you helped me out bro! Big thanks!
You broke it down way easier than most others. Thank you
No problem. Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching 😁👍
You made that too easy bro....best vid for this project!
Thanks I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Much appreciated you taking the time to make this video. I watched a few other videos on hooking up this switch but your video was not rushed and very clear and easy to understand. Thanks again for the help.
No problem. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great break down on this going to try to wire a 4 illuminated lights all together, can’t wait to see how they turn out
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Thanks bro, got these switches and freaked out when I seen all the wires. Saw your video hooked it up and it works awesome. See a bunch of other videos and they made it to confusing ,thanks again.
No problem. I try my best to keep it simple. Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching 😁👍
C = Common (Live)
No = Normally Open (Switch is broken/open)
Nc = Normally Closed (Switch is connected / Closed)
L or + = Live / Power
G or picture of earth symbol or GND = Ground
Ultimately C and No makes a circuit that is switched off until you press the button.
C and Nc makes a circuit that has permanent supply but switches off by pressing the button.
The permanent L and GND is supply to illuminate the halo.
That is the typical uses of this switch giving the installer a choice of a normally open (off) circuit or a normally closed (On) circuit.
Thanks. I appreciate it. I had no clue😂
Thanks for watching 😁 👍
Thank you so much!! I have been trying to find a video for this for a while! Now I can finally use it!
Your welcome 😁
Thanks for the video, im doing a horn with 5 prongs, does your stay on 24/7, i don't want my battery to drain
Your welcome. No sir. It turns off once the car is off. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great video! It helped me a lot to figure out the connections.
Do you know if I need a relay to power led strip lights using the same Halo switch?
It's always safe to use a relay. But I don't think you need one. Me personally I wouldn't. Thanks for watching 😁👍
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I knew what the letters meant but that didn't help set up my horn...NO=Normally Open terminal, NC=Normally Closed terminal and C=Common terminal, but your video helped me finalized my project. Thank you.
I was used to switches saying power, ground and accessories. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 😁👍🏽
Thanks for sharing helpful….your like me with electronics but your advice was helpful. God bless you sir
I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 😁 👍
FYI (momentary buttons only)
NO means "Normally Open," which means the connection to your accessory is OFF unless you press the button (good for horn)
NC means "Normally Closed," which means the connection to your accessory is ON unless you press the button (good for...hmm not sure in a car...bad for a horn I guess😂)
😂 I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thank you exactly what I was looking for
Try to make this quick and easy. You already know + and - are for the light (those are the two terminals facing the same direction. The 3 in a row
•C (common) hook this up to you power (either + or - depending on how you wired your shit), the power you plan to use for your accessory
NC and NO (people already said what they mean but simply connecting to NC means power is passing thru the switch as if it weren’t there (like you went direct from power) BUT pushing the button will disconnect it. NO is like not having power to your accessory until you push the button (opposite of NC). Does that make some sense?
Here's my situation. I'm trying to connect one of these Halo switches in my car using a fuse tap, which will power a led strip when the button is pressed. I would like the halo light to be off when not using but then on when pressed. How do I connect my wires from the fuse tap, to the halo switch, to the led strip?
Hey man helpful video but still lost! I have a live and a negative on from the car and a live and negative on the led strip... So 4 wires in total... Where do they all go? Power from the van in the bottom and middle? Negative from the van on the right and the lights on the left?
That's correct. But whatever it is your trying to activate, I'm assuming its your lights? Goes to the lower center prong. Which is the accessories prong😁👍
If you wired it like you said you want in the video that the light would always be on would that drain your battery
Its only on when the ignition switch is on. Once the car is off the light goes off also. Thanks for watching 😁 👍
@@Duwop77 do you have it wired 2 a fuse that is only live when the ignition is on
Thats correct.
Thanks for the video!! I need help wiring these 4 pin leds to the same switch. I got it to light up with a drill battery charger through the switch but they stay on. How do I wire the 4 wires I have coming from the leds to the switch and only have them come on and off when I press the switch. I have the exact same switch as you. Thank you bro!!
The four wires coming from the leds more than likely are 2 grounds and 2 power? I'm assuming without actually seeing it. But take the 2 grounds and ground them to clean unpainted metal. And the 2 power wires I would twist together and connect to the accessory prong on the switch that is the 3rd prong from the top. And if you wired the switch correctly how I showed in the video. It should turn on the LEDs once the switch is pressed. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hey man, very helpful!
Thanks😁
Could this be used to switch on a pc inside an arcade cab if it was wired to the pc’s power pins?
If so would you need to feed it additional power for the led?
The arcade cab comes with a +12v +5v -5v psu.
That I'm not sure. But I believe it should work without additional power.
@@Duwop77 thank you sir!!🙌
Your welcome 😁
So dose the ground go to the frame or the battery
Ether one will work. I usually just find a screw or bolt inside the car thats going into unpainted metal and connect it.
Good looking on the video big help and God bless you and family
Your welcome. God bless 😁
Great video you explained it perfect.
Thanks bro. Also thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks for the help my friend!
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Good job Appreciate it !!
No problem. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Where did you get the harness? Mine ain't don't come with one
I purchased it off ebay. Some came with harness and others didn't. You can make your own harness with female spades and wire. Thanks for watching 😁👍
These are designed to be used with relays. Hence the 5 pin...As they are very low amp draw rated like 5 amp....Anything higher will ruin them...Just look how small the connectors are..
Good job sir
Thanks. Also thanks for watching 😁 👍
I’m trying to install a 2step with it and I want the light on when the 2step is activated, how would I do it?
Thats originally how I wanted mine to be. But after the install I've noticed the light was continuously on after turning the key. So I just left it🤷🏾♂️
Did u use it to start ur car
No. I used it to activate my 2-step. Not sure if this button is strong enough for a start button.
Wow that’s a nice light !!
Thanks I have it going to the 2-step on the msd box😁
Do you need a fuse or relay with these switches?
No you don't. At least I didn't use one. Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@Duwop77 cool thanks.
@@sergiomurillo9930 no problem
What size hole needs to be drilled to install switch
The switches come in different sizes. So it depends on what size you purchase. My car center councel is a soft rubbery material so I just used a little torch I have to burn a hole through it until the switch fit.
@@Duwop77 ok thanks for quick reply
@@jessenoble1399 your welcome. Thanks for watching 😁
Just sold 20 without knowing the halo colour to a local electrical shop, wish this video was seen first, oh well
Its all good bro. Now you know. Thanks for watching 😁 👍
You think it's possible to use this with a house light?
It should be fine. Supposedly these can be used as starter buttons. And starter's use more wattage than light bulb's. Thanks for watching 😁👍
I’m trying to light up plexiglass with 4 pin leds off of Amazon
Thanks for the vid!
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Very helpful thanks
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Nc= normally closed,
No= normally open...
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On point thanks!!
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thx
Iam just like you , you are good.
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Oh raight thak you
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NO is Normally Open
NC is Normally Closed
Poor video quality :(
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Very bad quality of video!!
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