Information on finding switches

JonSidneyB · Apr 1, 2005

I need an education on finding a variety of pushbutton switches for flashlight creation. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Jon

PhotonFanatic · Apr 1, 2005

Here's my advice: Check the current handling capacity before you get too excited.

GlobalSpec's website is a good place to start.

Ctechlite · Apr 1, 2005

Hello, here is link to Digikey catalog excerpt for switches. It's almost all technical info/specs. There are some pictures. In that mess somewhere I found a switch to put in my Q3 for two levels. It just took me about 30 minutes to find it.

I think it's just a matter of defining your needs. You said pushbutton so that's one. Latching, momentary, combination of both, normally open, normally closed, travel distance of button, tension or feel of button, tactile(clicking) or smooth action.

Sorry I'm rambling...

Good luck, I'll be watching so I can help out if I can.

JonSidneyB · Apr 1, 2005

This is a good start. What I am looking for is not for a single project but where to find them in general. Many different switches should be needed over time.

Thanks

Ctechlite · Apr 1, 2005

If you have a great enough need, there are switch manufacturers that will do custom orders. I'll have to go thru my history folder to find the one I saw. I think the Kroll switches were a custom order from one such company.

Pajamas · Apr 1, 2005

What about mag charger switches?

I want one to put in a 3D mag so I can use bipin WA bulbs....

Hikaru · Apr 25, 2005

Ctechlite,

Do you remember which switch you ordered for the Q3? A product code would sure help me out--I'm looking to do the same mod.

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Lynx_Arc · Apr 25, 2005

Mouser has an interesting selection of switches also.

Information on finding switches

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