Switch problem

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jhehey99

Joined Jun 9, 2017
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These switches acting like an AND gate. How can I make them independent of each other? They only turn on when both switches are on. I want that when 1 switch is On, Only 1 is On.

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WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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The problem is that whenever either switch is to the left you are shorting out the power supplies by connecting the bottom rails together.

If you simply remove the switches, leaving all the wires as they are, both LEDs will turn on. Can you see why?

Remove the center wire on each switch. You can also remove the left wire as it serves no purpose.
 
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