Author Topic: Short throw switches (Read 8980 times)

Bigwhiterabbitt · « **on:** July 19, 2014, 05:52:17 AM »

I've been searching for 12mm switches for a DNA30 build and I'm not having a lot of luck. Looking for something like these ones..

Has anyone found anything like them that have a very short throw? Any I've found have quite a long throw and are a bit uncomfortable to use..

Visus · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:38:05 AM »

I liked this one but yeah they have the one you posted.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/IQ-America-Wired-Lighted-Doorbell-Push-Button-Silver-Rimmed-DP-1103A/202278712

They do not have it without a plate there but your pics are maybe a doorbell modified switch, you can buy a plate and easily modify it, very short and uber lite pressure throws on doorbells.

david4500 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2014, 02:55:13 PM »

How about a tact with a cap? Cap 10mm, tact 12x12mm, actuator travel is about 0.5mm

I used this one recently or you could piece one together from digikey/mouser

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281341680838?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Bigwhiterabbitt · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2014, 11:29:38 PM »

Thats a good find david but I was really hopeing to find something in stainless stel..

rocco3x · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2014, 07:01:34 PM »

Sorry if I'm late on this, but do a Google search for "vandal switch". You'll find a bunch of different ones.

Bigwhiterabbitt · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2014, 03:41:27 AM »

Most that give a spec are 2.5/3mm throw. Im looking for something. I'm trying to find something a bit less..

BOFH · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2014, 04:53:53 AM »

Try this one

http://www.rapidonline.com/electronic-components/12mm-vandal-resistant-switch-spst-off-on-50-1057

Spec sheet says 0.3mm travel. Ive got one for a mod and imo its a nice switch, unfortunately not that cheap though. Ive not found anywhere else that stocks it for much difference in price.

Bigwhiterabbitt · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2014, 02:44:04 PM »

@BOFH that's absolutly perfect, thank you! Total NOOB question - Bit confused by the listing for the switch function though.. Maintained-Momentary? It's a straightforward momentary isn't it?