Control multiple LEDs with switches on the same circuit
I have to have both switches set to on for both LEDs to come on, I can't have one off and one on.


The reason is that when one switch is OFF you are shorting out the supply.







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Figure 1. The circuit on the left is what you have drawn. The circuit on the right is what you want.


  I just wired the three prongs on the switches based on googling how to wire SPDT switch.


You don't have to use every terminal. Remove the red wires on my Figure 1.