[charliesdad]

I'm trying to figure out how to provide a switched light for my trap. Should I use a 12volt dc system? I don't know much about designing circuits but i'm good at soldering. Also any websites that sell or have instructions. I'd also like to have a switched flashing or sequence circuit info for the proton pack type set up. Any help?[/b]

[ecto_skywalker]

If you are just using an LED, I would soldier a resister on it and use a 9v battery.

[charliesdad]

What size resistor would i need to get to 9volts? I'm also having a hard time finding a dc switch and LED that looks like the movie version.
Thanks

[ecto_skywalker]

It depends on what voltage LED you'd be using. If you find that out, then I can tell you... As far as an accurate LED, you probably won't find one. I'm going to put a red cap (I'll either find one or make one) on a clear LED. And as far as an accurate switch, just keep looking, I haven't found one yet either. But if I do, I'll let you know.

[charliesdad]

W could use a clear LED and use the cap from something else. Take a look at this 12volt lamp. Is this too squat?
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=family

[thegreenmachine]

The Radioshack lamp is pretty dinky. Though it would actually be pretty well suited for the trap pedal.

For the trap itself you want something more like:
http://www.outpost.com/product/327939
or
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/p ... 4&mitem=43

The latter would be my choice since it is $0.99 and is 12 VDC.