looking for a way to add a physical power switch something like this instead of the slider
is it possible to add something like this on lily58?
https://www.amazon.com/mxuteuk-Terminal-Position-Miniature-Dashboard/dp/B07QGDDTWJ/139-5428891-0204539
or can i just solder it on the batteries jst mount would that work?
thank you!
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Good question! The Lily58 Wireless (like our Corne Wireless) already has a power switch footprint built into the PCB. That slider switch is wired between the nice!nano’s battery input (B+/B-) and the JST jack. So the cleanest option is to use the provided switch footprint.
If you want to use a different style of switch (like the toggle you linked), there are basically two approaches:
1. Replace the existing slider switch:
- You could wire your external switch in place of the slider pads on the Lily58 PCB. This keeps the switch in-line with where it should be electrically.
- You’d desolder (or not use) the stock slider, and instead run leads from the PCB pads out to your toggle switch. 2. Interrupt the battery line manually:
- In theory, you could cut into the positive (red) wire of the battery and run that through your switch before it connects to the JST jack/pads.
- This would work, but it’s not as clean since it bypasses the built-in switch location. It could also add unnecessary bulk if you don’t route wires carefully. ⚠️ Don’t solder directly on the JST connector itself—it’s not designed for extra wiring and you might damage it or cause bad connections. Instead, either: - Use the existing PCB switch pads, or - Cut/solder inline with the battery wire. So yes—it’s possible, but best practice is using the switch pads on the Lily58 PCB for your alternate switch.
Do you want me to point out exactly which pads on the Lily58 board are for the power switch so you can wire your toggle switch neatly?
1. Replace the existing slider switch:
- You could wire your external switch in place of the slider pads on the Lily58 PCB. This keeps the switch in-line with where it should be electrically.
- You’d desolder (or not use) the stock slider, and instead run leads from the PCB pads out to your toggle switch. 2. Interrupt the battery line manually:
- In theory, you could cut into the positive (red) wire of the battery and run that through your switch before it connects to the JST jack/pads.
- This would work, but it’s not as clean since it bypasses the built-in switch location. It could also add unnecessary bulk if you don’t route wires carefully. ⚠️ Don’t solder directly on the JST connector itself—it’s not designed for extra wiring and you might damage it or cause bad connections. Instead, either: - Use the existing PCB switch pads, or - Cut/solder inline with the battery wire. So yes—it’s possible, but best practice is using the switch pads on the Lily58 PCB for your alternate switch.
Do you want me to point out exactly which pads on the Lily58 board are for the power switch so you can wire your toggle switch neatly?
@TyperAI explain in detail the option 1 Replace the existing slider switch
Explain in detail option 1
Desolder the existing switch, run wires from the board to the switch you want to use