On/off Switch for Digitrax DT Series Throttles

[JDVass]

I have always thought that Digitrax not putting on/off switches on their DT series throttles was one of the stupidest things in model railroading. I know it's a little thing, but it has always bothered me. So, after years of threatening to do so, I cleaned off the workbench and added a switch to the top of each of my throttles. No more batteries laying around. they can now stay in the throttles until they need charging.

 

The switch I used is from Digikey and the part number is CKC5106-ND. I cut out a small section of the throttles top plate for the switches pins to go through, and soldered the switch into the positive wire from the battery. I had to extend the wire to make it long enough, for this I used some 30 gauge wire. The final step was Attaching the switch to the top of the throttle with a little CA glue. It may not be pretty but it works.

 

 

[wrench567]

  Good job. Looks good and must function well too.

  While I'm not a Digitrax user. I have thought of doing the same for my NCE power cab that hangs out at my workbench. I've been known to leave it powered up for a few days. I've also worn out the Telco connector plugging it in and out.

    Pete.

[Tophias]

nice job! Some years ago I did a similar project. I came across a video by James (jm2000, or something close to that, who has a huge YouTube presence) who produced a very easy to follow procedure. 30-45 minutes later it was done. 

[JDVass]

Tophias

nice job! Some years ago I did a similar project. I came across a video by James (jm2000, or something close to that, who has a huge YouTube presence) who produced a very easy to follow procedure. 30-45 minutes later it was done. 

 

I saw that video as well, but I didn't have a small enough toggle switch like he had. This whole thing took 20 - 30 minutes per throttle.

 

I should have done this years ago.

[PennCentral99]

Nice job, looks clean and puposely done. My DT402 died last year and I replaced it with a DT602. FYI, I found these toggles for a different project, but seem like they would work, for a cheaper price per unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JYV8HZ7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Thanks, Terry