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Williams, 1992I have a mod that has an alligator clip it needs connected to 12V test point but I'm using a Rottendog board and it's test points don't have anything protruding to clip to. Could I cut the alligator clip and solder the wire to 12V test point on the rottendog board?
Quoted from Cserold:I have a mod that has an alligator clip it needs connected to 12V test point but I'm using a Rottendog board and it's test points don't have anything protruding to clip to. Could I cut the alligator clip and solder the wire to 12V test point on the rottendog board?
I don't like the thought of alligator clips on test points for permanent mods. Check the wiring diagram and see if there is an open connector position you can crimp a wire to. Another option is to do in an inline splice type connector or a wire nut etc.
Could always add a second 12v power source too and put it in after the line power switch too.
Quoted from Cserold:I have a mod that has an alligator clip it needs connected to 12V test point but I'm using a Rottendog board and it's test points don't have anything protruding to clip to. Could I cut the alligator clip and solder the wire to 12V test point on the rottendog board?
I too have my concerns.. Is the test point fused? Whats kind of current can it handle ect..
I would tap into a fused 12v line and then make sure what ever I'm wiring also has a fuse near by to where I tap incase something goes wrong. In the car Audio world the rule was 18" from the source of power put a fuse.
Quoted from wayout440:For FT, you can also grab +12VDC off the coin door interface board J5-7 (for a light load mod, anytime a mod has a suspected large current draw, a separate supply is recommended)
I see the connector here but how do you connect a wire to that? See pic. Thanks!
You can connect it to fuse f115 if you want to use the clip, you can built the proper j116-j117-j118 connector or solder it to the board. 1 of those options is a good option!
Quoted from Rock914:You can connect it to fuse f115 if you want to use the clip, you can built the proper j116-j117-j118 connector or solder it to the board. 1 of those options is a good option!
All my J116 thru 118 are in use. This is the under cab lighting. I tried contacting you via your website.
Quoted from Rock914:No! Send it to me. Did I not include instructions?
You did include instructions but you say if I have an aftermarket board then to contact you for how/where to connect the alligator clip to 12v. So here I am.
And the RD BOARDS don't have a place where you can attach an alligator clip to 12v
Quoted from alistaircg:Real Noob electrical question here, if the coin door is 12v is that hole 12v live ? where is the ground line ?
Not sure I understand the question, the ground is marked PWR GND next to the pin marked +12 VDC
Quoted from alistaircg:Real Noob electrical question here, if the coin door is 12v is that hole 12v live ? where is the ground line ?
Yes and no. 12v is *available*, but only flows if the electrical circuit is completed.
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