Single Pole Double Throw switches are common and useful.

The terminology means there is one "entry" point and two detectable switch positions.

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[ A     X     B ]

Entry wire is pin X, in position A, X and Y short meaning A will be "on". In position B, X and B short, meaning B will be "on". Or, by not connecting B, then in position A, the switch will be "on" and in position B, the switch will be "off".

Put simply, if you want an on-off switch or a choice of 2 positions eg "low, high", then "single pole double throw" is for you.

Comes with nut mount, so ideal for mounting inside a box, case, hobby box, panel, etc.

Technical data:
Contact Voltage DC Max : 28V
Contact current Max:  2A
Terminals: Solder with wire hole
Life expectancy: 40,000 operations

Datasheet (part no. is '1MS1T1B5M1QE' )>

ROHS certified / compliant.

Crimps originally invented for the telecoms industry, but incredibly useful in many applications

Simply insert two wires as you would with a screw terminal block and clamp down the "button" with pliers until it's flush.

No need to strip the wires. No need for a screwdriver. Resists water due to the gel filled design.

Use only on thin wires, eg 24awg, i.e. the same thickness as network or telephone cable.

Note: intended for LOW voltage use only. Do not use this on mains or voltages higher than 12v DC or so (technically, telecoms operates at higher voltages but almost zero current).

Note: these are water resisting connectors, and will help prevent corrosion, but they are NOT ip rated or waterproof. They are OK to use outside for communication purposes eg telephony or similar, but they are NOT ok to use underwater, or immersed, or anywhere where 100% continuous dryness is critical. For that you need a proper IP rated box.

Note: there is a special tool for these but we don't find it necessary unless you're using a lot of them. Pliers do the job just fine.

Cable extension - fits between "breakaway" part (the dongle) and the controller.

NOTE: This is for the ORIGINAL xbox, and not suitable for the xbox 360 controller.

Length: 6 FEET or 180 CENTIMETRES appx.

Colour: Green transparent/ braided.

This part is the easily lost or broken "dongle" or "breakaway cable" for the xbox controller.

NOTE: This is for the ORIGINAL xbox, and not suitable for the xbox 360 controller.

This part is the easily lost or broken "dongle" or "breakaway cable" for the xbox 360 controller.

Length: 2 FEET or 60 CENTIMETRES appx.

Colour: Grey.

This is a retro styled controller, for a Wii console.

Has 4 face buttons, and 2 shoulder buttons, and select/start buttons.

Ideal for retro gaming on the Wii.

Works by plugging into the existing wiimote, so you dont have to worry about long cables running to the wii console itself.