17 Feb 2006, 17:26
Digibloke: Those extra,non buttoned contact are of no concern of yours. Generally, they are just there for extra securing of the module boards to the outer(or inner) module ring - you know, piece that keeps your batteries seperated. Think about it: you have two batteries, but the case is grounded to the center tap(the point where the batteries meet). There is only 1.5 volts going through the case, to the buttons. I'll be happy to take pictures with the VOM hooked up to a lit module, if anyone seriously wants to debate this point. ALWAYS test switching functions from the center tap of your battery stack(with the noted exceptions of "touch command" and "Litronix" or other makes that use two batteries facing same way.....the electrical pathway is on those is for the "Advanced class"). Never fear asking a "dumb question" on a forum...you weren't built in a watch factory, and not everybody has the same experience with "Arcs & sparks".
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