bigtrak Power Switch
Here is a plan view of the bigtrak showing the main power switch. It is a slide switch.
Slide the switch forward to switch ON the toy. The toy will beep after 15 seconds of non-use. It will then go into sleep mode to conserve power.
Here is the underside showing the switch mountings. There is a single screw and a tab to hold the PCB in place.
This is the PCB with the ribbon wire soldered to it. There is also a power LED. It is strange, because I did not see mine light up. I had better investigate it...
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