Going insane...please help...

[armdnrdy]

There are times when I can't remember some of the little/easy things because my head is overloaded with the more difficult details.

So...what I do is mark the correct lugs with red (positive) and black (GND) markers. I never use batteries, so the switch lug is always left open.

I don't have to look up a reference to be sure because they are color coded. Kind of dummy proof.  

[duck_arse]

you might run outta red wire one day, and pick up green instead. then what?

you have to mark the unused lug, so you won't be tempted. mark it batt+ or switched, or leave-this-bloody-alone, if you can fit it. the others can be DC+ and DC-. I use that because I call it B+ once it's passed the series protection diode. that way your schematic will match your mechanical drawings.

[davent]

If batteries are a no go you can use the much smaller, unswitched power jacks. Use to be difficult to source but now many are stocking them.

Small Bears offering.  http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=1362

[armdnrdy]

Yeah Dave..

I've been eyeballing those.

I think as soon as I run out of my stock of the others, I'll have to make the switch. Or should I say lose the switch?