Hi. Not sure if I'm posting in the right place but here goes. With Xmas around the corner I decided to visit my local Hobby store and purchased two small white LED lights to use as headlights for my kids Losi Micro remote control truck. I then stopped by Radio Shack to pickup a Push On/Off Switch, 9 Volt battery along with a 9V Battery Snap Connector. I connected everything and the lights work great! Only problem is that the battery instantly gets very hot to the touch. Something is not right. I feel like an idiot and know nothing about this. I just wanted to surprise my kid. What am I doing wrong?
I did notice that when the switch button is pushed in the lights turn off and when the button is pushed out the lights come on. I think I have it reversed, not sure if that would make a difference. Also, on the Switch package it says, "Contacts rated 3A at 125VAC and 1A at 250VAC". I have not idea what that means. I also have all of the colored wires together. Black with black and red with red. Would posting a photo help? I really need help so that I don't have to scrap this project. Thanks
I did notice that when the switch button is pushed in the lights turn off and when the button is pushed out the lights come on. I think I have it reversed, not sure if that would make a difference. Also, on the Switch package it says, "Contacts rated 3A at 125VAC and 1A at 250VAC". I have not idea what that means. I also have all of the colored wires together. Black with black and red with red. Would posting a photo help? I really need help so that I don't have to scrap this project. Thanks