I just got a double pole five position rotary switch and I want to set it up with say 5 different values of resistors or capacitors to do some testing but when went on line to find out how to wire it I manly got info on how to wire it on a guitar. I looked at this page, https://www.google.com/search?q=hoo...2Fwww.eleinmec.com%2Farticle.asp%3F37;369;299.
Any one have a good straight forward diagram?

 

Sounds like you have a 2 Pole 5 Position rotary switch. This means the switch has two Commons which depending on position can connect to any of 5 positions (contacts). Using 1/2 the switch and resistors as you mention it would look like this:



That what you are looking for?

Ron

 

Yes, I think so. I'll have to give it a try, thanks.

 

Yes, I think so. I'll have to give it a try, thanks.

Really there are a dozen ways to wire a switch like this depending on the application. I only drew up a quickie single example. There are many things to consider too, like circuit current and voltages as compared to the switch specifications.

Ron

 

Well the main thing I want to use it for is making electric guitar pedals, like a distortion stomp box. Changing the values of the components of the pedals can change the sound you get so I want to do some testing to see what works for me.

 

Cool, then you want something along the lines of what I posted.

Ron

 

Here is another example of selecting 1 of 5 components. Resistors are shown but they could be capacitors.



Ron

 

Thanks again.