A great video for anyone who wants to know "How to Diodes use for Multiple Switches"

wow! one of the best, simplest and most educational videos i have seen for a long while! sub'd !

Awesome, You did an excellant job explaining and showing how to wire diode. I was looking for how to wire back up lights to my truck so that when you put truck in reverse the backup lights would come on and also have a seperate switch, inside cab, to turn backup lights without having to be in reverse.

My man this video is a life savor

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thank you for watching!

Outstanding how to video. Always give detailed directions. Thank you.

@RockyXTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you...

Dude! Just ran into this video, new to your channel. Good stuff. I really appreciate you showing your behind the scenes like that at the end haven't seen anyone else do that before.

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the behind the scenes, I've got a bunch more but never posted.

Mate. I learnt so much!!! Cheers

Good video, just to add on, there is voltage drop approx 1v across diode so if your using a 12v light connection it would drop voltage making it to approx 11v.

@RockyXTV

Жыл бұрын

You are correct, diodes do have a voltage drop. However, this isn't an issue as when your vehicle is running the charging system is producing between 13.5 & 14.5 volts, leaving you with enough power even after the diode. Also, most automotive LED's operate anywhere from 9 up to 30 volts so the voltage drop is not a concern. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

@@RockyXTV Well that and the fact that the diodes are NOT powering the lights. The relays are handling that. The diodes are only going to the relay coils.

Dude!! So cool. I have been wiring stuff forever, always good to learn a better way.

@RockyXTV

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Thank you for watching!

I'd love to see the wiring diagram :) It is hard to remember watching the video. :)

Superb thank you

Thanks! This helped me make dome lights. My truck had them all ripped out.. gm truck has the trigger wire for the courtesy lights as +12v i ran that to led lights. But this diode lets me have a +12v switch to turn on my dome lights seperate from the courtesy trigger 😁

@RockyXTV

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm glad the video could help!

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

Um you don't need a diode for that. Like every other early model vehicles, the dome lithe switch is just another grounding switch. Just like the doors. Left door goes to ground when opened. So does the right door. And so will the switch on the dashboard. So unless you have other lights that you don't want on, when you open the doors, but want on when you turn on the dash switch, then you don't need a diode.

Nice info, thanks :)

Why are you using such HUGE gauge wire for the trigger wires? Is that just very heavy insulation?

Ahhhhhhh, now I get it. Thank you much.

Very well explained, Thanks

Hello Rocky, I'm trying to add auxiliary backup lights that would turn on when I put it in reverse and also turn on with a switch when in park. Would you have any idea how I can make that work with some diode?

@RockyXTV

2 жыл бұрын

I have a video that may help, it's called Multi Function Reverse Lights or something along those lines. Thanks for watching!

@20bluezl17

2 жыл бұрын

@@RockyXTV Thank you ill look it up.

Awesome bro . I was thinking how to pull this off !!! Very simple and thank you . !! New subscriber appreciate your hard work

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I've always got new how-to videos like this coming out, thanks again!

Just got into the Jeeper Life... New 4 lightbar kit. Sooo need this info Thanks man.

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help and welcome to the Jeep life! Don't forget, *Just *Empty *Every *Pocket! Thanks for watching!

This is a great tutorial as I am still learning. Newbie question but would I be able to wire a sound activated light controller into that 4th switch? Meaning the first 3 switches activate each set of lights but then a separate switch will run through a music activated led controller if I want them to pulsate with stereo. Looking to wire this on my golf cart and this is all very helpful. Thanks in advance!

How would I wire a strobe controller in on the 4th(all lights on) switch? I do alot of offroad night rides and I like having the option to have lights on individual switches but I'd like to hit the forth switch to strobe all lights and change patterns with a momentary button, please I need help

This video was very useful, I have a pair of spotlights wired to run only off the high beams which have a switch to turn them off so I can only run high beams with no spotties if need be. I also have a lightbar but that's wired independently only on a switch which I actually wanted to run the lightbar on its own but also be able to run it with the spotties and high beams too, both are on separate relays. I know it seems odd but i have a use for it and I'm pretty sure this is the exact fix I have been looking for thanks!

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! This sounds like your fix, thanks for watching!

@jamiem5364

5 жыл бұрын

@@RockyXTV it sure does thanks. Your one of the best teachers on here as u explain everything with just the rite amount of detail and great examples but without boring people to death. I was basically going to do the same thing but the diode was the one thing I was going to be missing!

@jamiem5364

5 жыл бұрын

Got it wired up today and managed to get it to do exactly what I wanted thanks again mate!

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out!

I explain diodes like check valves for electricity.

Nice demonstration :-)

Great tutorial, Thanks

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos and products, thanks again!

Hey so I have a question. I have a 4 switch panel that I’d like to do this with. The switches are 5 pins. How would I do this? Would i still just put the diode in the three wires running from the switch to the relay?

Subscribed - well, some things don't change, I was using 1N4004's like candy back in school in the early 80s....

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I started using them back in the late 90's! Thanks for watching!

Could a guy run a three light bars off of a switch set up like this using one power wire from the battery

Great stuff dude!

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

just came to learn about diodes

Awesome video! Quick question, can I do this same set up but instead of a push to flash on, use a rocker switch to turn off and on all power supply? I have 2 light bars and running out of blanks to put switches. I want to be able to turn both lights on independent as well as together if I want. Is this possible?

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Yep, you can just replace the push button with a rocker/toggle switch. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!

I’m looking at doing this to a bunch of LED light bars on my 4Runner. 4 30-50” LED Bars on roof, 2 Pod Lights on the hood and 4 Rock Lights in the wheel wells. Each section with go to its own switch then one master “Zombie Lights” switch to activate the all. Will this work the same way if all the individual switches are run with relays?

Great vid! Once I recovery from my surgery I'll be anxious to try it. One question though. Why 3 diodes, one for each set of lights? Could you have accomplished the same thing by putting a single diode before the point where the 3 wires connect? Just wondering, Thanks!

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the question. You have to have a diode at every light or set. If you were to only put one where the wires come together the connected wires could still "share" current with each other. This would cause all of the connected lights to come on whenever you would turn on any switch. A diode at each wire prevents them from "sharing" with each other, this allows them to only "share" from a single source while also having individual sources. I hope that makes sense. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to keep up on all the new weekly videos! Only if you want to that is, thanks again!

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

In simpler terms NO. Each diode prevents power from backfeeding to the other RELAYS. Not the lights.

I need help with something similar that I think can utilize a diode. I have a light bar that emits two color lights. And I'd like to use 2 switches to control each color independent of each other

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

A higher powered diode could be used for what you need, but most dual mode light bars are made so you can use the two modes by themselves right out of the box. Thanks for watching!

Great videos. My question is how can I dim the indicator lights.

Dude, thanks for the info. I appreciate your expertise. BTW, I'm wanting to do this on the courtesy lights only on a 2012 JK Wrangler. Would you happen to know where to locate that courtesy lights wire? I don't want the accessory lights coming on if my passenger decides to turn on the dome light to fix her makeup. LOL.

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I believe the wire for the dome light is behind the passenger side kick panel, it's a small gauge yellow wire with a white stripe. I hope this helps. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you can keep up on all the new weekly videos! Only if you want to that is, thanks again!

So, if I wanted to wire the lights up (3 of them), but instead of flashing I wanted them to all come on at the same time. I just do the same thing but don't add that one way hook up right?

Very helpful

@RockyXTV

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe if you want to keep up on all the new videos!

Anyway to do this without the relays ? And using single pole switches. .

How can I make it so my vehicle turn signal becomes a running light also? So it’d have 2 functions instead of one.

Awesome video! Just wondering if im going to light up my headlight which is 12v is it necessary to use 12v diode or it can be higher?

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

Most of the time the diode is going to say something like 30 Volts. Just make sure it says DC Volts.

I'm making a toy panel for my kids that has toggle switches to turn on LED lights. A pretend firetruck essentially. I know nothing about electronics but am trying to learn so I can wire it up. What you made is pretty much what I'm trying to make but without the momentary switch. I want a kill switch as there will be 22 toggle and push button switches. My question is, do I need a relay for each switch? I don't quite understand how a relay works. Do I need them? I'm glad to learn about the blocker diode bc I do want one power source for several switches. I know I'll need more than one 9V but I'm going to put as many LEDs and switches on one 9V as possible. Thank you for this video and any information you can give me.

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and the question! If the firetruck is going to be running on only 9volts and using LED's you wont need relays. Also some/most relays wont turn on with 9volts. LED's a really efficient so they don't have a large amp draw, so if you are only running small LED's there is no need for relays, just good switches. Thanks again and good luck with your project! If you have any other questions feel free to get my Email address from the "about" tab on my channel page and send me an Email.

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

How did it go?

Tell me how I can wire wire my boat navigation lights so I can turn them on from 2 different spots. Like a switch at the steering wheel and a switch on the front panel by the front seat. I cant seem to find this info or a diagram anywhere..

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

I think we could get this figured out for you. Send me over an email ( rocky.tvchannel@gmail.com ) with the info about your install and I may be able to get you a simple diagram and/or parts list. Thanks for watching!

@chipsammich2078

5 жыл бұрын

@@RockyXTV will do.. thanks alot..

Awesome video. I’m installing an alarm system on a 2004 tacoma. It’s a 2 door and I am trying to setup the diodes to door triggers. What size diodes do I need for this? I am also installing actuators to control the manual door locks. What size diode would you recommend for those?

Can you replace the push button with another toggle? Say all my lights are on and traffic comes at me, I wanna hit one toggle and turn them all off at once then turn them back on. But still have them work independently.

@overlandfrontier8650

4 жыл бұрын

joerivs80 this is what I am trying to do also. I will be wiring my rig together soon and will let you know how it works

I have a diode from a positive lead going into my bilge switch what side should the diode be faceing the switch .. any help would be apriciated

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Current flows towards and through the silver band (cathode) current will not flow back the other way or out the other side (anode) I hope this answers your question, thanks for watching!

I have a question hoping you can help me out with. I just installed arb compressor and the yellow/red wire to the ignition had a diode installed in heat shrink. The diode started burning and shorted in half. What could cause something like this to happen. I now realized the connection was to power outlet fuse that always had power. It said to tap into accessory/ignition wire that hit when in accessory or on position. If I had it tied into always hot fuse could that have burned out the diode. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, great videos!

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not even sure why there would be a diode in that location, but having it wired in a manner where it had constant power and it wasn't meant to could be the culprit. I can't say that is the likely reason as a company such as ARB should have their electronics "over-engineered" for durability/reliability. Do you know what part of the system that wire went to and just to be sure, was it a diode or a resister?

@jacksonvlogs7342

5 жыл бұрын

@@RockyXTV It says inline diode, it came off the wiring harness that went to back of the switch that cut the compressor on/off.

@jacksonvlogs7342

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could send you a picture of it. It's the ARB air compressor wiring loom (CKMA12 &CKMA24). I have it wired for 12v battery.

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like ARB could have used an under-rated diode, or even had it installed in the harness backwards. Being an under-rated diode is more likely. This should be something ARB would take care of/replace. Have you spoke with them? I wouldn't mention the having it wired to a constant though...

@jacksonvlogs7342

5 жыл бұрын

@@RockyXTV Not yet. I sent them a message, but being in Australia time difference and all I haven't heard back. So I cut the shrink wrap open and the silver part of the diode is closer to the wiring harness. The other end of that wire went to a fuse tap that you slide the fuse into the metal. It blew the fuse also. Does that seam like it was installed correctly in the wiring, other than I put it in the wrong fuse slot.

What is the value of the used diode sir?

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

I can't remember the values off hand, but you can check them out in my Amazon storefront for all the details - www.amazon.com/shop/rockyxtv You can find them in the Switches, Wiring & Electrical section. Thanks for watching!

Good video! I have a question, I'm having a problem with the headlights on my s10 both low and high beam lights stop working. I detected a voltage drop I get 5.4v checking the terminal connectors of each light with a multimeter so I'm trying to add a switch to have the option of turning the lights by myself while I keep looking for the problem causing the voltage drop. What would be the best way to have the additional switch and also keep the existing wiring without creating a problem between them?? Can you give me an idea on how to do it...?

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

Check out this video I made and let me know if it helps. Thanks for watching! kzread.info/dash/bejne/haBh18ujqKvdoZs.html

hello I have a 12 volt auto LED bulb that does not work knowing that in the circuit I have two or three SS34 diodes that burned, but the fan did not turn, do you think I need to change the diodes SS34 ?

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

If you know the diodes are bad then I would change them, but you definitely need to find out why the cooling fan for the driver is not working. Without the driver fan you may just keep burning up components, the "driver" or brain for these LED bulbs get really hot and require a fan or large heat sink, sometimes both to keep them running cool. I hope this helps you out, thanks for watching!

@daviddeabreu574

6 жыл бұрын

Rocky X TV excuse me, is it possible to translate your sentence in French because on KZread I can not translate it

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

Si vous savez que les diodes sont mauvaises alors je les changerais, mais vous devez absolument savoir pourquoi le ventilateur de refroidissement ne fonctionne pas. Sans le ventilateur du pilote, vous pouvez continuer à brûler les composants, le «conducteur» ou le cerveau pour ces ampoules LED deviennent vraiment chauds et nécessitent un ventilateur ou un grand dissipateur thermique, parfois les deux pour les garder au frais. J'espère que cela vous aide, merci d'avoir regardé!

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

J'espère que cela a fonctionné, j'ai utilisé Google Traduction.

@daviddeabreu574

6 жыл бұрын

Rocky X TV merci beaucoup pour les informations ,cela m aidera à apprendre un peu plus dans l électronique étant donné que je suis seulement électricien

Thanks for vid. For car alrm power door locks, is it required to use diodes? If so, how many amp? Im guessing 10 amp diodes?

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

Are you trying to dild your own alarm from sratch?

@vinny1995

8 ай бұрын

@@AztecWarrior69 No, not from scratch. Just installing a system that I bought online.

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

@@vinny1995 Then it shouldn't need any diodes. Most aftermarket alarms are basically "plug and play". It helps to know Make, Model, Year of car and alarm before hand so that a person helping can help as best as they can.

would this work the same way with a 5 pin rocker?

what size relays did you use?

@RockyXTV

7 жыл бұрын

The relays were just some old standard 5 pin relays I had laying around, I think 30amp or so. Thanks for watching!

What size diode did you use for this application?

@RockyXTV

6 жыл бұрын

There's a link to the diodes in the description I think. Thanks for watching!

@DogGone1953

6 жыл бұрын

Yellow Jacket Lawn s

Hi do you have a email so I can write you to se how can you help me with some light wiring

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

You can email me at rocky.tvchannel@gmail.com

I didn't see any diagram

@RockyXTV

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think one made its way into the video. If you send me an email ( rocky.tvchannel@gmail.com ) I might have one somewhere that I can send you. Thanks for watching!

Hey Rocky, great video showing how to splice in diodes, but I have a question.. At 1:20, you demonstrate the ability to use the push button to flash the lights just using the relays. Then after adding the diodes, you show the same thing. What did you gain from using the diodes? What am I not understanding?

@RockyXTV

2 жыл бұрын

The diodes allows you to keep all the lights on independent switches. If you connected all your lights together, individual switches wouldn't work. You turn on one set of lights via the switch, then all your lights come on because they are connected. The diodes allow you to have a button or switch to turn on all lights at once, yet still have individual switches for each accessory/light. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching!

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

@@RockyXTV I believe the person was asking, If you had the lights flash, in the beginning of the video, by JUST using the relays and then added the diodes, then why add didoes. The answer is, that in the beginning of the video, the job had already been done. You are not JUST using the relays. The work had already been done at the time. The rest of the video is before that. You know how in movies/TV they show a scene at the beginning where a guy is in jail all busted up and then they show a splash screen saying "Two days earlier". Then they show all that lead up to him being in jail. That's what is the confusion is.

@AztecWarrior69

8 ай бұрын

The work had already been done at that time. Pause the video and you can see the purple wiring.

@AztecWarrior69

4 ай бұрын

yes

You lost me at “T tap”.

@fakename5197

8 ай бұрын

Why would you not need a diode on the output switch side additionally? What happens to the current from the N O Switch? I understand everything except for that 1 question