DPDT Centre Off Slide Switch – ON/OFF/ON

This DPDT centre off slide switch provides manual control for electronic kits and student projects. Its ON/OFF/ON operation offers two ON positions and a centre OFF position.

When wired for polarity reversal, the switch can operate as a manual H-bridge to change the direction of a compatible DC motor. Students can slide the switch to select forward, off or reverse, making it a useful component for demonstrating motor control.

Key Features

• DPDT configuration: double pole, double throw switching controls two connections together.
• ON/OFF/ON operation: two ON positions with a centre OFF setting.
• Motor direction control: reverses DC motor polarity when correctly wired.
• Slide operation: simple manual selection between positions.
• Classroom applications: useful for motorised models and circuit investigations.

What’s Included

• 1 × DPDT centre off slide switch with ON/OFF/ON operation.

Classroom Applications

Use in motorised models and student projects requiring manual forward and reverse control. Students can wire the switch for polarity reversal, draw circuit diagrams and investigate how reversing the supply polarity changes a DC motor’s direction.

Select a motor and supply within the switch’s voltage and current ratings, allowing for the motor’s starting and stall current.

Curriculum Connections

Supports practical investigations into electrical control, motor operation and electromechanical systems in Australian secondary Design and Technologies, Victorian Systems Engineering and NSW Technology classrooms.

Quick Summary

A DPDT slide switch with ON/OFF/ON operation and a centre OFF position. When wired for polarity reversal, it provides manual forward, off and reverse control for a compatible DC motor. A practical component for teaching motor direction control and building motorised student projects.