I'm actually about to try that this week when parts arrive on my Godzilla. Hoping to use the magnet, bridge coil, and mecha moter as triggers.

My experiment includes high voltage diodes, voltage step down, and an octocoupler that switches on/off a separate power source for the LEDs. If all goes to plan the node system will be safe and sound.

What game are you going for and what have you learned? We should collaborate and be cautious because keeping the game safe is priority when using higher voltage. From what I hear Spike 2 is sensasitive

That seems way easier.

This Reed switch has me fascinated. Is there one you used that worked well in a pinball game that you can link us to? How close do you have to mount it to the magnet?

In the case of using the moter could this 48v to 12v step down work? I think I still want to use a separate power supply with an octocoupler. Especially if I'm using multi LED strips and want to do no harm to the node system.

Some advantage to using the below products as apposed to 2watt resisters?

ebay.com link: Power Converter Regulator DC 24V 36V 48V Step Down to DC 12V 120W 10A Waterproof

Or this one

ebay.com link: Buck Converter Step Down Power Module 200W 15A DC DC 8 60V TO 1 36V