3-Way Light Switches Explained!! Engineering Inside Light Switches and How They Work

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Branch Education

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How do 3-Way Light Switches Work? Also, let's look at 4-Way Switches, and Basic Light Switches!
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We use light switches every day, and yet have you ever seen the inside of one? In this video we open up 3 types of light switches: the basic light switch, 3-Way light switches, and 4-Way light switches. We also explore how they can be wired together to turn on one or multiple lights.
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Script, Modelling, Animation, Editing- Teddy Tablante
Twitter: @teddytablante
Voice Over- Phil Lee
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro on Light Switches
00:38 - Basic Light Switch
02:39 - 3-Way Switches & Multiway Switches
04:30 - 4-Way Switches
05:48 - Designs & Installation
06:51 - Outro
Erratum:
Animation built using Blender 2.90.1 www.blender.org/
Post with Adobe Premiere Pro
Wikipedia contributors. "Light Switch", "Multiway Switching" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Visited July, 2021
Music Credits
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@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
This video may be a little simple, but the next set of videos will be on more complicated topics. If you want me to cover a particular subject let me know, it's always useful to hear what you're interested in watching!
@cangorkemgunes
@cangorkemgunes 2 роки тому
Can you explain relays and plc's pls?
@jelisontejada1758
@jelisontejada1758 2 роки тому
❤️❤️❤️thanks for always enlighten us
@busybusiness9121
@busybusiness9121 2 роки тому
A video on How PC controller works.
@naseeruddinadil7720
@naseeruddinadil7720 2 роки тому
Series & parallel connection.
@naseeruddinadil7720
@naseeruddinadil7720 2 роки тому
You are going a great 👍job 👏
@JaredOwen
@JaredOwen 2 роки тому
You animated part of your house!!! Excellent video😎
@syedadnan9142
@syedadnan9142 2 роки тому
❤️
@african_chris
@african_chris 2 роки тому
Bathong, Mara Jared.😅 O re botsa gore o fela omo etela. 😂❤️🌝🙌🏼
@masternobody1896
@masternobody1896 2 роки тому
my iq just got over 9000
@HaseebKhan-rq6mj
@HaseebKhan-rq6mj 2 роки тому
Imagine if all world technology course convert to Animated videos. This will be happened next future. Then the sky rain will be in our control of switch on and off
@hn5256
@hn5256 2 роки тому
Plz uploud again i like your animation
@Bcjc3
@Bcjc3 2 роки тому
As an electrician, this was a great video to see. Three-way switching is always confusing to explain to someone, but you guys did a great job! It's neat to see what is inside of something that I work with every day!
@STriderFIN77
@STriderFIN77 2 роки тому
this is so true, and 4way is amazingk o.O
@tanvirfarhan5585
@tanvirfarhan5585 2 роки тому
This was...far beyond what I expected. You could have gotten away with much, much less of an effort without any pushback. Instead, we are left with this... An absolutely beautiful, visually pleasing, simple yet concise explanations which work hand in hand with the animations to bring us an intuitive, entry-level walk-through of the light engineering I'm honestly awe-struck. I can confidently say your videos are easily one of the best videos on youtube I have yet had the privilege to enjoy here on UKposts. (and I watch nothing but science and physics docs on UKposts etc) What an absolutely superb masterpiece, what an incredibly engaging tool that undoubtedly will benefit thousands and thousands of inquisitive minds. Thank you so much for this labor of love. It truly shows your passion for your field, and hoo boy what a treat the whole video was. It is insanely rare that animations, live explanations, and facts all come together so brilliant and organically organized in such a way that the end product comes together to create something much, much greater than each part on it's own. What an honor. it would be better if you make a video on how CPU/LED screen manufactured.
@linggiman
@linggiman 2 роки тому
The best for electric engineering education channel for me..graphic are amazing..thx
@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303
@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303 2 роки тому
The day after this video dropped, but a day before I came across it, I literally opened up a couple 3-way switch boxes to trace my home’s internal wiring for an upcoming project. I’m glad to say that I figured out how they work (the hot wires in different positions was the clue) and this vid confirmed it. Thanks!
@jelisontejada1758
@jelisontejada1758 2 роки тому
The legend is back ❤️❤️❤️
@RaldinCasidar
@RaldinCasidar 2 роки тому
Some animators can fully appreciate these animations. He animated a part of a house and designed it piece by piece
@xIStopherXx
@xIStopherXx 2 роки тому
Great video! As a electrician i try to show the guys how it work and i always need to draw it and some don’t get it. This shows how they work and they have a better understanding to how to use it! Thank you! I would like to request a video for receptacles and GFCI receptacles if possible, i would like to show the guys how this devices work in regards to the inside of them.
@radikaldesignz
@radikaldesignz Рік тому
Literally the only video i could find on what the mechanism inside an intermediate/4way switch looks like. Even has animation to show how toggling the switch changes the path. Saved.
@sm6758
@sm6758 2 роки тому
If Branch Education starts a series on how all PC components work I can die peacefully.
@NOT_A_ROBOT
@NOT_A_ROBOT Рік тому
they just made a single video on the entire desktop PC, and multiple videos on several components.
@sm6758
@sm6758 Рік тому
@@NOT_A_ROBOT Tks!!! Of course I already saw it. I remember writing this comment but didn’t know in which video it was
@carazy123_
@carazy123_ 2 роки тому
I’ve thought about this for years and never looked up whether my intuition was correct. I’m very happy to say that it was! I was dead on 😎
@uselessfellow007
@uselessfellow007 2 роки тому
Oh man, these animations are out class, really appreciate the work.
@hackedaminations6893
@hackedaminations6893 2 роки тому
Thanks for being consistent videos 😌
@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
I try
@anshik.k.t
@anshik.k.t 2 роки тому
Why I didn't saw this channle in 2020 lockdown. I would have learned a lot till now. I think finally I am going to decide my favt channel to this and 3B1B. I once dreamt about channle dedicated to these topics. It's just dream come true.
@tyrannicpuppy
@tyrannicpuppy 2 роки тому
Need more How Stuff Works and How It's Made content these days. Some of the best shows of my childhood. Nice work.
@AEsthetic-ob2fu
@AEsthetic-ob2fu 2 роки тому
I absolutely love videos like these. I've always wanted to know how stuff like this works, and the video explains it perfectly. Not sure why, but I've loved to just figure out how most stuff around me works, and this channel does just that, perfectly!
@W00FLES
@W00FLES Рік тому
I did a dumb little giggle when the animation was talking about both switches being up or down.... Guess you could say a light really flipped on in my head (; Truly, The fact that I have used these every day but didn't understand how it worked.... until now I recommend you start looking into public building and city planning stuff, for example did you know that fire hydrants have a cap color to denote how many GPM they are??? they're not all the same! makes you look at the world differently
@mohammed_K1
@mohammed_K1 2 роки тому
I do not appreciate the valuable information that these videos give me, nor the simple and wonderful style only, but this effort in the animation and the minute details as well, I know how long it takes and I am grateful to those in charge of this channel for making the membership free and relying on ads only. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every man or woman who contributed to this channel ♥♥♥♥♥
@larryphful
@larryphful 9 місяців тому
Not too many words too describe your channel: simply "AWESOME".
@rroihans
@rroihans 2 роки тому
That sponsor transition is so smooth! Thank You for making this enjoyable way to learn something.
@adilakbar3053
@adilakbar3053 Рік тому
I appreciate your hard work in making this 3D video just for the learning purpose of masses.
@poindexter6411
@poindexter6411 2 роки тому
This is one of the very few channels that really deserves the notification bell!
@patrikstaron
@patrikstaron 2 роки тому
Very well written and animated. Very clear and useful. Thank you.
@AveryChow
@AveryChow 2 роки тому
this is some really impressive animation!! I think figuring out stuff is much easier with visuals, and you did a great job!
@chadhayag9171
@chadhayag9171 2 роки тому
Awesome video and even more awesome color coding that highlights electricity flow and contact tracing.
@Dynesgorandom
@Dynesgorandom 2 роки тому
And with a perfect segue to... Very informative video as always!
@coocoo3336
@coocoo3336 2 роки тому
Thank you. I have 3 switches in my house in setup like this. I always wondered how it worked when the switches could turn the light on in different positions
@gummywormy7612
@gummywormy7612 2 роки тому
Thank you for making this video. I will now go play with my light switches.
@k4piii
@k4piii 2 роки тому
Finally some good thing! Thanks guys you rock, only. Notifications that I have over 400+ subscriptions
@PraveenKumar-ft5jp
@PraveenKumar-ft5jp 2 роки тому
Good explanation with great animation. Require a regular uplaod of videos regarding electrical
@leoreyes8189
@leoreyes8189 2 роки тому
This is the future of learning. I love it👍🏻
@BariumCobaltNitrog3n
@BariumCobaltNitrog3n 10 місяців тому
Love the hanging fixtures over the stairs. I think you mentioned pointing out inaccuracies was welcomed so...the ground wire on the switch wraps the wrong way. It should be clockwise so when tightened the wire stays in contact with the screw. That screw is always green. Commercial grade switches have a clamp! No wrapping.
@tanishqahuja3861
@tanishqahuja3861 2 роки тому
This channel is sooo underrated 💥💥🔥🔥
@freezinfire
@freezinfire 2 роки тому
I actually didn't knew that these were called 3 way switches. Thank you for making our lives easier sir.
@imransheikh5505
@imransheikh5505 2 роки тому
Wonderful video. Highly appreciated
@argument4130
@argument4130 2 роки тому
Please continue creating these type of content
@mdebrahimomi8558
@mdebrahimomi8558 2 роки тому
wow your video is very interesting and instructive. thank you so much have a nice day.
@nkronert
@nkronert 2 роки тому
Superb visuals!
@icc7915
@icc7915 2 роки тому
Thank you for making such a great story for me to watch. I have gained new knowledge from your channel. I want to see how the laser works and the generation of different colors of light (red, green, blue, yellow) I'm at.TH
@rdileepkumar4898
@rdileepkumar4898 2 роки тому
Excellent explanation pls make a video on what's ur work flow for making these amazing content
@bigmusic3406
@bigmusic3406 2 роки тому
This animation is amazing
@FahadAli-ot5kn
@FahadAli-ot5kn 2 роки тому
Best youtube channel deserve billion subs
@saladamista8226
@saladamista8226 2 роки тому
Perfect video, as usual!
@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
Thanks again!
@nauticat7
@nauticat7 2 роки тому
Awesome Video!
@youssef-uq5th
@youssef-uq5th 2 роки тому
Please can you make a video on how measurement tools work (voltmeter , ampere meter , .... or multimeter) by the way thanks for your videos you are a brilliant teacher !
@alext2963
@alext2963 10 місяців тому
wow, what a great video!
@AK2I47
@AK2I47 2 роки тому
I had the notion that after this simple video a more complex one would be on the way.
@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
Yeah, a simple video like this helps give me time to do more research for other videos
@AK2I47
@AK2I47 2 роки тому
@@BranchEducation absolutely my thought when I saw it. You are making up time for a more complex video. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@bmcgorakhpur5787
@bmcgorakhpur5787 2 роки тому
Nice info, Never saw 4 way switches, any idea where these are used and how these work?
@ZZSUCKLAU
@ZZSUCKLAU 2 роки тому
Hello there BE, may I suggest the next video to be about GPS tracking device, specifically speaking about the components that forms a GPS tracker (e.g. GPS Antennas, GPS receivers, the GSM module and how do they all work together?) For GPS receivers there are many different brands like Ublox and MTK which are all different prices, but I can't seem to understand what are the differences between them. Would be helpful if there is an actual video about it! Thank you :)
@skyrex4694
@skyrex4694 2 роки тому
I love fixing switch and even experience jumping springs😂👌👍
@snudget
@snudget Рік тому
When we had electricity in school, my teacher asked me to make a circuit that controls a single lamp with 3 or more switches. The only solution i could think of was by using xor gates and I always thought you would have to use xor gates and relays to control a lamp with 3 or more switches.
@abbassooo
@abbassooo 2 роки тому
It can be represented by an XOR gate, great job.
@revolverguy
@revolverguy 2 роки тому
Your illustration showed electrons moving in a linear motion along the wire when the device is switched on, however, what you were illustrating were alternating currents and so the electrons should have been shown oscillating back and forth.
@Alan_AB
@Alan_AB 2 роки тому
In the U.K. they are known s 2-Way switching. Any more than 2 switches, ie, along a corridor, is known as 2-way and intermediate switching. (All switches have two states.) 3-way switching is more commonly known as "Manual-Off-Auto" switches. They would be used to switch between timeclocks and manual operations.
@lukezeiolf6977
@lukezeiolf6977 2 роки тому
good stuff
@RedShiftMusic
@RedShiftMusic 2 роки тому
How does quantum spin work? I've never seen a video that gives me a good intuition.
@sharadkharat3444
@sharadkharat3444 2 роки тому
please please please make a video on how LEDs inside a LED TV work and and how they are made so small. specially the RGB part. like you explained about pixels.
@SantosY512
@SantosY512 2 роки тому
I have an idea for a video. What about doing a video of drones, about how they work. It can be a great and interesting video.
@ncolyer
@ncolyer 2 роки тому
Would an XOR logic gate work for a 3 way switch too?
@nkronert
@nkronert 2 роки тому
The circuit shown in essence IS a mechanical XOR gate.
@ncolyer
@ncolyer 2 роки тому
@@nkronert yeah but i mean a non-mechanical one
@nkronert
@nkronert 2 роки тому
@@ncolyer Fair enough - take an XOR logic gate, connect each of the switches (can be two way switches) to one of the inputs of the gate (the other contact of the switches is connected to ground, each input is also connected to the gate's power supply through a pullup resistor) and the output of the gate to a relay (basically another switch :-)). Relay and logic gate IC also need a suitable power supply. So, basically the mechanical switch construction is less complex, probably more reliable, and it doesn't use any power when the light is off, but otherwise - yes, it would work.
@ncolyer
@ncolyer 2 роки тому
@@nkronert cool just need to make sure Coz I'm making minecraft house where mechanical xors are less practical
@nkronert
@nkronert 2 роки тому
@@ncolyer believe it or not, but I have never had any dealings with Minecraft. But I'd assume that you don't need pull-up resistors nor a relay 😊
@rootvalue
@rootvalue 2 роки тому
Hi friends, can you update the Music Credits section of the description? I really enjoyed the music in this.
@deeptiman824
@deeptiman824 2 роки тому
sir pls a video on computer cpu & motherboard..how it works & connects throughout all components.
@CruzMonrreal
@CruzMonrreal 2 роки тому
I can appreciate that note 3 came before note 2
@TheMr77469
@TheMr77469 2 роки тому
Can you do one on touchpad/dimmer light switches?
@gabrielferrazdetetivehardware
@gabrielferrazdetetivehardware 2 роки тому
Awesome, please when will the next SSDs videos will happened?
@AuxCart
@AuxCart 2 роки тому
This is pretty great, but is the trailer for Boyhood supposed to be in this playlist?
@leekimdo6699
@leekimdo6699 2 роки тому
you can make a series about hardware pc?
@deeptiman824
@deeptiman824 2 роки тому
sr make a video on how flash works inside IC or RAM chip
@nbsjdiyhd
@nbsjdiyhd 2 роки тому
How do you make such animations which software do you use
@shahidakhatun4057
@shahidakhatun4057 2 роки тому
Please make a video about how smartphone's display rotational technology works automatically when we watch a video on UKposts or any video player 🤔🤔
@Arshadx3
@Arshadx3 2 роки тому
Hi, With due respect i want to know that which software do you use for such animations. I'm going to start a new channel for Mathematics animation and suggest me which software is best for Mathematics Animation. I'll be grateful to you!
@NicosLeben
@NicosLeben 2 роки тому
I wish these videos would had subtitles which were translated properly to German. Any chance we can get that?
@ZenoDLC
@ZenoDLC 2 роки тому
Question, considering how close together the touchbars are, how do we make sure it doesn't cause an arc?
@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
They are voltage rated, and likewise, higher voltage switches like 50kv have a different design.
@Thrill98
@Thrill98 2 роки тому
also need higher load to make arc
@peterpaul195
@peterpaul195 2 роки тому
You covered SoC, SSD b4, any chance you can do GPU next? Graphics cards?
@BranchEducation
@BranchEducation 2 роки тому
Not next, but soon.
@peterpaul195
@peterpaul195 2 роки тому
@@BranchEducation thanks! That would be awesome! 😁👍
@omprakashshorts5583
@omprakashshorts5583 2 роки тому
Sir plzz🙏🙏 can you make a video on pc. processor in detail. And I'm from INDAI🇮🇳
@AKASHL-BLUcomsci
@AKASHL-BLUcomsci 2 роки тому
Next video series :::electronics in a modern car
@cronsdeangel3840
@cronsdeangel3840 2 роки тому
Can u explain about extended ram for mobile phone
@siddikoushik
@siddikoushik 2 роки тому
TQ
@anshik.k.t
@anshik.k.t 2 роки тому
*One request, please look at it?:* Video about how actually data is stored in sd card because at the end of the day it is just some assembled pieces of metal how do they store data? If explanation is similar to anomaly that there are something like black and white square which act as 1&0 then how is it so fast that a smartphone makes a change in it so easily
@VIDEOHACKERR
@VIDEOHACKERR 2 роки тому
Please How to Drone Work Video Upload?
@kuyawintvtech8931
@kuyawintvtech8931 2 роки тому
This is clear explaination with image like actual the current flow looking.thanks..
@mrrishiraj88
@mrrishiraj88 2 роки тому
👍
@xxsaifxx2450
@xxsaifxx2450 2 роки тому
please how does hard disk drive (hdd) work or how does ram work
@vimarshans9889
@vimarshans9889 2 роки тому
🤩
@boyvideotv1513
@boyvideotv1513 10 місяців тому
May i request, Im ur fan from phillipines, Aircon cycle unit. Please
@louviendevias647
@louviendevias647 2 роки тому
The graphics are bom!
@a4q2020
@a4q2020 2 роки тому
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
@shaktirajput5629
@shaktirajput5629 2 роки тому
Sir Kya aap mobile ki power button ke bare me video banyege mine bauhut labha tha lekin nahi mili
@archingelus
@archingelus 2 роки тому
Pls make one about smart switches that can be controlled by google or homekit
@Morphinwithyou
@Morphinwithyou 2 роки тому
Hello Branch Education! I'm sorry but this is a step back after all these awesome videos. You seem to have a hard time finding new topics. I have an idea for your next project. Can you please explain how hardware and software listen human sounds and translate it to text?
@allamasadi7970
@allamasadi7970 2 роки тому
It's not a step back, I actually think doing short simple video's are an important strategy for the algorithm and to prevent burnout
@Morphinwithyou
@Morphinwithyou 2 роки тому
@@allamasadi7970 Its Electronic 101.
@yamiomo7392
@yamiomo7392 2 роки тому
I have gotten a good shock from sticking things inside outlets as a kid, I also spat in them before, got my lip nice and swollen from the high voltage damaging the tissue inside my lips. A real fun one was when I used a wet power tool and couldn't let go of it, so I started spinning my arm until the tool was forced out of my arm by the momentum. I have had my fair share of high voltage. It could probably have killed me if it had a diffrent path to ground then it did. funny enough, An electric fence actually hurt a lot more than getting zapped by 120 volts, mainly because I was holding a galvanized steel fence with one hand and touched the fence with the other, running the voltage across my heart. I felt rather messed up for a few minutes. In any case I wouldn't recommend it
@GuruDestiny
@GuruDestiny 2 роки тому
In 4 way switching only one 4 way switch is required/enough, am I right?
@user-un9qw1ee8j
@user-un9qw1ee8j 2 роки тому
Where does files go after it deleted
@syedadnan9142
@syedadnan9142 2 роки тому
sir why are you not uploading videos
@fin3480
@fin3480 2 роки тому
NEXT "HOW ROUTER WIFI WORK"!!!!!
@JBernhard72
@JBernhard72 Рік тому
The ground wire at ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mniJfqSQbp5nyKs.html shall be formed in the same direction of the screw ... clockwise. Other than that great job!
@user-xo3bg6nh6l
@user-xo3bg6nh6l 2 роки тому
Your content is excellent! But you are not so frequently connected with us buddy:(
@user-up9cc2vs9d
@user-up9cc2vs9d 2 роки тому
Plz video abuot ram
@emjaycpe
@emjaycpe Рік тому
Electricians in the comments are gonna be pissed you wrapped that ground wire counter-clockwise at @2:30
@Amit_Gupta_India
@Amit_Gupta_India 2 роки тому
Why u don't add videos on weekly basis?after 3 months!!
@ojassinghyadav9272
@ojassinghyadav9272 2 роки тому
make a video on how google assistant understands what we say
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