One Button to Control Two Separate Circuits

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Cdesign_A

Joined Jul 26, 2021
2
Hello,

I am trying to build a circuit where two separate circuits turn on with one pushbutton press. One input would be 5V and one would be a ground. Is there an easy way to do this?
 

Tonyr1084

Joined Sep 24, 2015
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Welcome to AAC.

An easy way to do this would be give us more details about what you're trying to do. At the moment I don't understand quite what you're asking for; therefore I can't give you guidance.

Again, welcome.
 

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Cdesign_A

Joined Jul 26, 2021
2
Thank you for the replies. The project consists of two arduinos, one sound board, one uno. The soundboard needs to be triggered by connecting the ground to a trigger input and the arduino uno needs to be powered at the same time as the soundboard trigger button. See diagram attached, hopefully not to confusing, as I am not too experienced with diagramming.
 

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MrChips

Joined Oct 2, 2009
30,707
If you want to control the power to two boards, use a single-pole double-throw switch, SPDT.

If you want to control a logic signal, use one button followed by an NPN transistor to invert the logic signal.
 

BobTPH

Joined Jun 5, 2013
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Are you talking about a momentary contact push button or a push on push off button? It makes a difference in the circuit.

Also, if it is a momentary type button, when does the power to the uno go off?

Is there a reason why the uno cannot be powered all the time, perhaps in sleep mode if power usage is an issue?

Bob
 
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