Lamp switch for pathe baby

[Paul Adsett]

I have installed a switch to provide independent lamp control on my Pathe Baby. I had previously modified the lamp circuit for 12v 20w halogen lamp illumination so it was a simple mod to install a single pole toggle switch into the 12v output of the transformer previously mounted into the base of the machine. I was finding the constant illumination and heat from the lamp annoying during threading operations and this very easy modification is a very nice improvement since the lamp can be off until the thread up is completed and the film is verified to be moving correctly before powering up the lamp.


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The switch fits between a couple of the ribs in the projector base and no change or damage to the existing base is necessary.

[Steve Klare]

That's nice work, Paul!

You made an improvement to a piece of vintage equipment and respected its history by leaving it reversible!

(Let's hope all those people making EVs out of antique cars follow your example!)