# simple wiring for ghost traps? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghost Traps\ **Created:** [January 19, 2006, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444 "2006-01-19T20:31:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/charliesdad)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2006, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/1 "2006-01-19T20:31:02Z")
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](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) type set up. Any help?[/b] ---
**Author:** ![ecto\_skywalker](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/97f17d/32.png) [@ecto\_skywalker](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ecto_skywalker)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2006, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/2 "2006-01-19T23:25:00Z")
If you are just using an LED, I would soldier a resister on it and use a 9v battery. ---
**Author:** ![charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/charliesdad)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/3 "2006-01-20T14:32:17Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![ecto\_skywalker](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/97f17d/32.png) [@ecto\_skywalker](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ecto_skywalker)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/4 "2006-01-20T17:35:23Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@charliesdad](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/charliesdad)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/5 "2006-01-20T17:48:58Z")
W could use a clear LED and use the cap from something else. Take a look at this 12volt lamp. Is this too squat? > **[Shop Now RadioShack Products | RadioShack Official Website](https://www.radioshack.com/c?source=redirect&cp=2032058.2032232.2032293&parentPage=family&productId=2103779)** > > Start exploring all RadioShack original products from it's official website, powering technology, then, now and always. Shop now durable & high quality products. ---
**Author:** ![thegreenmachine](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/8e7dd6/32.png) [@thegreenmachine](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thegreenmachine)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/simple-wiring-for-ghost-traps/444/6 "2006-01-20T23:06:05Z")
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