What do these do ?

[Jonwolf]

I'm currently installing my new BSD coffin mod and will be integrating the coffin lock lights into it somehow. I want snip the sockets off the wiring but doing will remove the resistor thingies from the bulb holder circuit. What do they do and will this be a problem if they are not in the circuit ?



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[Moonraker]

They're diodes and yes havock is likely to be caused if you dispense with them...

 

[Sounduser]

You need the diodes for the matrix to work correctly.

 

[Jonwolf]

Thank you guys - bound to be there for a reason. I'll keep them in the circuit


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[darren_ross]

Think of a diode as a non return valve. Make sure you put it back the correct way

 

[pinballmania]

These won't affect the switch matrix, and if not there or reversed will cause other lamps to be on when they shouldn't. A missing diode will not damage anything.

 

[Sounduser]

Aren't the lamps on a matrix too?

 

[Moonraker]

Lamp matrix and switch matrix are separate circuits. The diodes help the circuit identify which switch has been pressed or which lamp to light.

 

[Jonwolf]

Diodes kept in the circuit. The lock lights now reside underneath to illuminate the Dracula in his coffin mod and are working fine


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[RudeDogg1]

Shame u then sacrifice the cool effect when the normal flashers go off or does that still work?

 

[Jonwolf]

The two lock lights are purple to give it a glow. Red Flashers are installed too


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