Author Topic: Sample NKK 3A Switches!! (Read 63357 times)

timesarerough · « **on:** August 08, 2011, 02:20:43 PM »

Up to 3 different items and 3 of each item:

http://www.nkkswitches.com/series.aspx?stid=3&id=5019

These are $6 each at Madvapes!

Breaktru · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:30:02 AM »

Got my switches a couple of days ago. Real quality parts. Thanks T for the heads up.
Those 3amp P.B. are great for a box mod. They were the smallest I could find but yet way to big for a tube mod.
Also got 2 kinds of slide switches that are perfect size replacement for the box mods and much more solid than the crap that comes with battery boxes or the crap that R.S. sells as 3a sw.

timesarerough · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2011, 01:31:38 PM »

Alright, which model numbers did you sample order?

DETAILS!!

I really like these micro 6A MS illuminated slides, didn't see these the first time around. What did/do you think of these?

Was it the MS 6A H30 that you went with?

And which model number momentary switches did you get?

DETAILS!!

Breaktru · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2011, 04:21:15 PM »

I got 2 styles of miniature Slide Switches.
Single Pole and Double Pole both 3 amps. CS12ANW03 and CS22BNW03

The P.B. switch is 3 amps, SB4011NOH-2A. It's a super nice switch, just too big for tube mods. It's referred to as a miniature.
Everything smaller in size that I looked at didn't have the amp ratings high enough.

timesarerough · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:51:37 PM »

(You might wanna PIN this posting, cuz it'll surely get lost in MOD posts.)

Its kinda funny, the two models you ordered were the ones I was gonna get myself, before Mouser replied.

However, I ordered a couple of the MS13LNW03F and a MS13LFW01C w/wiring harness & assembly....

As well as the others!

But from what I can tell, I'll need a resistor to protect the LED.

Am I correct?

If so, I'll need your help on the wiring schematic and what kind of resistor I'll need....if that's okay?

I like the LED in the switch cuz it tells me the position the switch is in and I can protect the momentary from firing accidentally, by turning it to off.

And I dunnow if you noticed, but the SB4011NOM-2A is shorter than the SB4011NOH-2A

I like the NOM better cuz its got an extra knurled nut and is just slightly shorter in height to that of the standard.

Anyway....can't wait to get mine!!

asnider123 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2011, 08:12:27 PM »

Got this email this morning

Quote

Thank you for your interest in NKK Switches!

NKK Switches has recently formed a partnership with our catalog distributor, Mouser Electronics, to fulfill our paid sample requests.

Mouser Electronics maintains a comprehensive inventory of our switch products so your order will ship very quickly.

A representative from Mouser Electronics will contact you shortly or you may contact Mouser directly at 800-346-6873 or http://www.mouser.com/ to purchase these parts.

Sounds like no more free lunch

timesarerough · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2011, 08:45:40 PM »

Quote from: asnider123 on August 18, 2011, 08:12:27 PM

Got this email this morning
Sounds like no more free lunch

Be patient Alan, a Mouser rep will contact you asking you to provide specific details about each product. (And if not soon, then just reply back to NKK and ask that someone from Mouser contact you ASAP.)

Be sure to read the PDF's closely so not to miss out on any little extras that are provided with certain models.

You can also split up the model numbers and try other versions/configurations of the same model.

This is what I ordered: (2) SB4011NOM-2A, (1) SB4011NOMC-2C, (3) CS12ANW03, (2) MS13LNW03F, (1) MS13LFW01C w/wiring harness & cable assembly.

The full PDF's are on NKK's site, here: http://www.nkkswitches.com/switch-pushbutton-online-catalog.aspx

Just click on which item you want.

And yes, they're still FREE SAMPLES!

Breaktru · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2011, 04:24:02 PM »

My switches arrived in a relatively short time and no one contacted me.... Cool. Thanks again Times.

timesarerough · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2011, 04:27:31 PM »

No sweat, D....You're not the only person that I've personally verified that has successfully received your switches! It does work....

memnoch · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:30:53 PM »

I got this email after doing an NKK Sample request:

NKK has sent us your request. I am sorry but they are no longer supporting their sampling program. Mouser is a distributor for NKK and we sell in small quantities as well as large. All of the parts listed Mouser has in stock. See below for pricing. Please let me know if I can assist you further or if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend.

Thank you,

Millie Richard
Customer Sevice Representative
Mouser Electronics
(800) 346-6873
www.mouser.com

I tried this morning, if anyone has any different luck, please let me know.

thanks

asnider123 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:49:40 PM »

me too

tommygun · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:02:26 PM »

I got the same email.

Did any one receive the samples?

Breaktru · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:06:22 PM »

Yes Tommy, see my posts above.

Thank you Times for your link

memnoch · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2011, 10:03:05 PM »

Oops, didn't mean to duplicate a post, I didn't catch it the first time. Glad to see nothing's changed in the last week or so.

asnider123 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:31:15 PM »

Yup, got the same email, guess I don't rate

timesarerough · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2011, 04:30:48 AM »

SmokeRings · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:13:16 PM »

Too bad I found this thread too late, I would have loved to get some sample from NKK.

memnoch · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:27:28 PM »

Quote from: SmokeRings on September 17, 2011, 02:13:16 PM

Too bad I found this thread too late, I would have loved to get some sample from NKK.

Read deeper / more! It would appear you still can...

timesarerough · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:54:19 PM »

Ya know, its hard telling why some people are getting their freebies while others are not???

Maybe Dave and the others are just stone cold lucky

?

Mouser may have in fact caught on to the "onslaught" of applications, considering how many times this thread has been read since I posted it.

But I'll keep looking for more freebies and will post them upon confirmation. So check back often before the "onslaught" hits.

Those of you still wanting the freebies from NKK may have to contact NKK directly and ask which distributor is now handling their samples program, if not Mouser.

Sweet-Vapors · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:14:42 AM »

I ordered some of the tactile switches and got them in 3 days. Well, ordered them on Friday got them on Monday. Pretty cool for freebies! and the prices are even quite good I think. ($1.15 each) Only 6mm a switch. Going to try making a ultra tiny copper mod. Might end up something else, but that's the intent

timesarerough · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2011, 04:54:23 PM »

Well at least we know that NKK isn't totally stingy!

Best wishes on your mod build, Sweet-Vapes!

Breaktru · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2011, 05:10:34 PM »

Quote from: timesarerough on September 23, 2011, 04:54:23 PM

Well at least we know that NKK isn't totally stingy!

Best wishes on your mod build, Sweet-Vapes!

Thanks to da man..... "T"

memnoch · « **Reply #22 on:** October 03, 2011, 02:41:49 PM »

Well, I never got my switches from NKK, I wonder what's up with that. Maybe I should try again with only one variety of switch listed, instead of finding 3 (the max) to order. Those of you who did get your switches, what all did you order? Those of you who didn't, the same?

timesarerough · « **Reply #23 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:40:53 PM »

I think the real reason behind the mystery comes down to an important fact!

Dave's (Breaktru) e-mail address is a non-public address and is listed as a commercial business address.

So when you request samples of expensive components and leave a public-domain address, you get the BOOT!

But if you order something that costs them a few pennies (if that?) like 50mA tact switches, they'll send those.

So unless you wanna purchase a domain and sign-up for something like Google business apps and literally make up your own business e-mail address, you're gonna run into rejections like NKK's.

This is why Dave has the upper-hand.....and can get almost anything he wants!!

Big D prolly got $60 or more free high quality switches.....and the rest of us get LINT!

They are free though....for the "RIGHT" information they require.

But that's just my

memnoch · « **Reply #24 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:42:16 PM »

I have non-public email addresses as well as domain names, I hadn't thought of that being an issue, thanks for the idea...

Sweet-Vapors · « **Reply #25 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:49:45 PM »

I know most sample sites won't sent to yahoo, gmail, hotmail, live, and a few others. So if you can, you need to have an email address that is either ISP related, as stated, a non-public oriented one.

I used my website's email and got the switches in a couple of days. Same with TI parts

memnoch · « **Reply #26 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:51:23 PM »

Now, TI parts, I had no issues with what so ever. I have so many email addresses, public and non, that it really wouldn't be an issue. I even still have my University/College email addresses, so that can also be useful.

I'll give it a shot again with a non-public address, thanks again for the idea...

Breaktru · « **Reply #27 on:** October 03, 2011, 04:04:23 PM »

Actually for NKK I used my verizon email but gave my Business Name as well.
Some sites do require a company domain email address which I mostly use.

Breaktru · « **Reply #28 on:** October 03, 2011, 04:05:31 PM »

I got some extra lint if ya need it "T"

timesarerough · « **Reply #29 on:** October 03, 2011, 04:17:13 PM »

Okay...who's

do I need to kiss to get me some NKK's!!??

I only have public domain addresses.

Anybody wanna help out the poor man that found the freebies?

I only need (3) SB4011NOM-2A

More lint? Shame on you, D.....

Breaktru · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2011, 05:39:19 PM »

Quote from: timesarerough on October 03, 2011, 04:17:13 PM

Okay...who's do I need to kiss to get me some NKK's!!??

I only have public domain addresses.

Anybody wanna help out the poor man that found the freebies?

I only need (3) SB4011NOM-2A

More lint? Shame on you, D.....

Okay, you shamed me.
Being I only have 3, I can mail you 1.
Okay? I'll send it the cheapest way courtesy of Good Ole Dave.
Are we friends again T?

yogi · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2011, 07:34:09 PM »

Looks like Times is mad at you breaktru, he's not responding...

Breaktru · « **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2011, 07:35:26 PM »

timesarerough · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2011, 09:40:26 PM »

Nah, you're okay D....

Had to drop everything cuz my 6 month old Japanese tact switch finally gave out!

(You should add a gravestone smiley to the list D....)

It was on its last leg for about a month, and just as we're discussing switches, it died....dead as doornail!

Had to change out the switch and fix my one and only mod!

BACK IN BUSINESS!!

Sweet-Vapors · « **Reply #34 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:56:26 PM »

I have actually ordered free samples from NKK now 3 times and got them each time. Not wanting to press my luck too much, but will be making another request as soon as I get some of the ones I have used up.

Ultra super thanks for this one too

dennis15 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2011, 07:12:14 PM »

Quote from: Sweet-Vapors on October 26, 2011, 06:56:26 PM

I have actually ordered free samples from NKK now 3 times and got them each time. Not wanting to press my luck too much, but will be making another request as soon as I get some of the ones I have used up.

Ultra super thanks for this one too

That's fantastic. 3 times. Didn't think it was possible.

timesarerough · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:33:53 PM »

Quote from: Sweet-Vapors on October 26, 2011, 06:56:26 PM

I have actually ordered free samples from NKK now 3 times and got them each time. Not wanting to press my luck too much, but will be making another request as soon as I get some of the ones I have used up.

Ultra super thanks for this one too

HAMMER MY KARMA BUTTON BELOW MY AVATAR IF YOU DIG FREE STUFF!!

bamsbbq · « **Reply #37 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:24:14 PM »

i put an order in on December 30th received my 9 samples today directly from NKK not a distributor.

sb4011noh in three colors

i used gmail but my company name matched up with username which matched up with the market area they want know about

my name: bamsbbq
Title: owner
Market: Food & Beverage Equipment
Company: BamsBBQ
Application Description: food equipment use
Estimated Annual Usage: 1000

Nobody actually contacted me, i just got an email verifying that i requested samples and they arrived today January 6th.. i think if the basic information you provide matches, then they dont question it.

timesarerough · « **Reply #38 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:29:17 PM »

Nice goin' Bams!

Thanks for publishing your success with details!

pnguin · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2012, 03:27:48 AM »

Just ordered some using my photography biz address. Lets see if they come.

pnguin · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:19:29 AM »

They e mailed me back. Samples have shipped. WooHoo.

pnguin · « **Reply #41 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:26:08 PM »

Got the SB4011NOH push button and MS12AFW01 slide switches today, after I finished the high voltage mod of course. These are very nice, heavy duty. The slide switch has large solder lugs but is small enough for a mod. The push button has a smaller diameter than the normal horn switch but looks a lot sturdier.

timesarerough · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2012, 08:38:26 PM »

Congrats on getting the NKK's!!

You should have Dave move this thread into the NKK samples page so everyone there knows that you've received them.

Brekableq · « **Reply #43 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:53:43 PM »

Hey, did they charge you anything for shipping?

Brekableq · « **Reply #44 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:17:01 PM »

Im asking since i saw some companies say they are 'free' but in the end they give you invocie for the shipping and handling costs that may be greater than the sample parts cost ._. thats why i ask before.

Breaktru · « **Reply #45 on:** June 20, 2012, 04:34:30 PM »

Quote from: Brekableq on June 20, 2012, 03:17:01 PM

Im asking since i saw some companies say they are 'free' but in the end they give you invocie for the shipping and handling costs that may be greater than the sample parts cost ._. thats why i ask before.

Free shipping
If I ever order samples from a site and they ask for a credit card, that's when I pull the plug...

Brekableq · « **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2012, 05:37:27 PM »

Hm, when i try to post a sample request on NKK right now it says that i have to put a valid Shipping account :/

Breaktru · « **Reply #47 on:** June 20, 2012, 05:52:59 PM »

Quote from: Brekableq on June 20, 2012, 05:37:27 PM

Hm, when i try to post a sample request on NKK right now it says that i have to put a valid Shipping account :/

Don't remember but I guess you have to make an account so they know where to ship it to.
If for any reason they ask for payment info such as a C.C. then discontinue filling out the form.
I received 6 switches a year ago

Ginjo · « **Reply #48 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:15:30 PM »

nice! i think I need a couple of those...

however, i'm from the philippines, so i'm curious, do they ship here, and will it still be free, like what TI does?

Ginjo · « **Reply #49 on:** July 15, 2012, 07:43:35 AM »

Quote from: Ginjo on July 14, 2012, 07:15:30 PM

nice! i think I need a couple of those...

however, i'm from the philippines, so i'm curious, do they ship here, and will it still be free, like what TI does?

I tried submitting a request, however, it asks for a shipping account number and I don't have one