Neovibe Power Switch

[bt2513]

I just got done assembling my Neovibe (still painting the box but I think everything works).

As I was testing it, I thought how nice it might be to have a power switch on the front to save bulb life when the unit isn't in use.  Its almost always going to be plugged into my board... what say you guys?

[R.G.]

Could be OK. If you do this, you can just short the driver transistor base to ground, like the original's "cancel" switch did.

[bt2513]

Could I use the pads on the board for this?

If so, how would you wire a spdt on-off-on switch?  I was thinking one side would be for normal use,  the other side would short to ground... i'm guessing there's no real way to use the middle off position.......

[yodude]

what about using a 3pdt?  Use two sets of poles for signal like a typical 2pdt and ground the driver with the other set. Would you have weirdness at startup?

[SteveB]

what about using a 3pdt?  Use two sets of poles for signal like a typical 2pdt and ground the driver with the other set. Would you have weirdness at startup?

You wouldn't have as deep of a vibe right when you hit the switch to turn it on. It takes a while (maybe just milliseconds) to get full intensity, but I know I wouldn't want mine that way.