I got enough cord to try it out and ended up returning indoors :/

the missing part is a button. in case it works. if it doesn't, all I need is a good spool affixed to it.

switches are tempting but could result in me being physically wound around a spool. so, buttons are preferred here.

I can also simply unite two exposed wires to turn it on.

it's helpful to have very long wires. I may also have power relays somewhere if thinner wire is helpful.