Replacing two corresponding switches as one with AND-gates

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a project involving the replacement of two switches with AND-gates to simplify user interaction in a circuit design. The context includes considerations of functionality, user interface, and potential issues with sensor connections.

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  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a design that allows for DPDT functionality or the addition of another sensor, indicating that the current design works and has been tested.
  • Another participant requests clarification on the circuit's intended function and suggests providing a truth table, expressing concern about potential direct connections to Vcc and Ground that could harm the sensor.
  • A participant mentions a truth table involving an XOR operation, but there is confusion regarding the visibility of referenced images.
  • Several posts address issues with cross-posting and the need for clearer communication regarding the question and circuit design.
  • One participant encourages another to reframe their explanation to gain clarity on the problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion shows a lack of consensus, with participants expressing confusion and differing levels of understanding regarding the circuit design and its implications.

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There are unresolved issues regarding the visibility of images and the clarity of the circuit's intended function, which may affect participants' ability to engage effectively with the problem.

adamaero
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Homework Statement
So this is not homework or an assignment, but usually my questions get moved here anyway. This is from a project I'm working on for my job. A user can choose between DPDT functionality (so having "SensorI" be a doorway that goes up and down, reverse) or add another sensor in place of the first sensor having DPDT functionality. The DPDT requires two +VccRelays.
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The relays on the left can be effectively thought of as simply Vcc. This is my current design. It works. (I implemented and tested it.)

The attempt at a solution
Although, I want the user have less switches to screw up. So I figure there's a way to replace the two switches on the right (SW3 & SW4). Do you think this will work:
https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/attachments/upload_2018-8-19_19-21-0-png.158386/
I tried to make it easier to understand where the switch numbering is replaced with corresponding letters (where A matches everywhere with A, and B with B). If doing switch B, then the DPDT is enabled.
 

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Sorry, I'm having trouble seeing what you want the circuit to do. Could you post a description and/or a truth table? And it looks like there are some combinations of switch settings where the Sensor output can get connected directly to Vcc and Ground. Will that hurt the Sensor?
 
adamaero said:
I think that's the truth table: A⊕B = C = D'
adamaero, the images you cite are not viewable by us. Allaboutcircuits requires registration, apparently.

To include it in your post, you would need to download the image, then upload it to PF.
 
I opened up a new thread: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/replacing-two-corresponding-switches-as-one-with-and-gates.953697/
(I mistakenly thought I couldn't edit the original question.)
 
adamaero said:
I opened up a new thread: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/replacing-two-corresponding-switches-as-one-with-and-gates.953697/
(I mistakenly thought I couldn't edit the original question.)
Please don't cross-post. Just add the new images here in this thread please.
 
@ adamaero. If you could fully define and understand the question, you would see the obvious answer. Maybe you need to explain it clearly to others, in completely different ways, so you can see the answer yourself. Can you step back and see or describe the problem from a different viewpoint?
 
adamaero said:
Can this thread be deleted? I can see all the images (which you cannot). And it appears that I cannot edit the original question
It is very confusing for others if you go back and edit your OP. Please just add a post here with your new images. Thanks.
 
If you post the pictures, I can clean up the posts that are us expressing confusion.
 

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