Would a switch panel like this work for tortoise machines?

[Rusty_08]

switch panel

 

[Hutch]

It sure would. Nice panel, I'll have to keep it in mind.

 

[Rusty_08]

It sure would. Nice panel, I'll have to keep it in mind.

Appreciate it, thanks!

 

[MikeGTW]

umm just my 2 cents the tortoise needs a DPDT toggle those that you picked are SPST

pdf instructions from curcuitron http://www.circuitron.com/index_files/INS/800-6000ins.pdf

 

[Hutch]

umm just my 2 cents the tortoise needs a DPDT toggle those that you picked are SPST

pdf instructions from curcuitron http://www.circuitron.com/index_files/INS/800-6000ins.pdf

If I remember correctly, the tortoise switches have dpdt switches built in. It's been a while so I could be wrong.

 

[MikeGTW]

Yes they do but you can't use them to control the tortoise

 

[Rico]

Tortoise’s move by reversing the polarity I believe?
A DTDP switch should be what’s needed.
I use NCE Switch 8’s to control mine.

 

[CGW121]

I use dpdt (reversing) switches on my tortose machines. Toggle switches like the kind they have at your local hardware store are fine.
Mike CGW

 

[Iron Horseman]

switch panel

There are three basic ways to wire tortoise machines. Yes, these will would work if you are using an AC power supply and diodes, or if you are using a full dual DC supply (plus, common, minus). No, It will not work if you are using a standard single DC supply (plus minus). This last way, as the others have said, would require DPDT switches.

 

[Smudge617]

Save yourself a lot of frustration and use DPDT switches, as MikeGTW has already said, the dpdt switches in the tortoise can't be used in the way you want.