Good source for switches?

[charliek]

I've been looking for a good source of low profile "Push-on - push-off" pushbutton switches for my projects. Can have leads or tabs....

I've checked Radio Shack and Digikey and have come up dry.
My previous batch of switches have come from Dollar Store flashlights I have scrapped for parts.

Any Ideas Guys?

 

[fred0109]

You might try www.mouser.com
I have seen some in their catalog and I have also ordered with them in the past, very fast service.

 

[gadget_lover]

www.digikey,com has almost everything.

Daniel

 

[Mark_Larson]

They're pretty expensive unless you want a whole lot...

 

[charliek]

Mouser.com had a few mico switches, but nothing perfect... I'll keep looking at the dollar store... if it doesn't pan out there, I'll see what the minimum order at mouser is.

 

[trailhead]

Have a look at the Judco 514pb or 515pb at Digikey. They're new.

Duane

 

[charliek]

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trailhead said:
Have a look at the Judco 514pb or 515pb at Digikey. They're new.

Duane

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Hey- Now those look good! Thanks

 

[Crux]

I'm not sure the 514 and 515 are alternate action (they may be momentary). Try the 518 and 519 for alternate action.

A check of the judco website http://www.judcomfg.com doesn't help to clear things up...

Crux

 

[charliek]

Hmmmm the page at Judco says "Automotive switches".... MAybe I should check out the local auto parts store!

 

[McGizmo]

charliek,

One of JUDCO's push on/push off switches is sold as a replacement switch by Perko for their marine interior dome lights. It has a nice rubber boot. It has wire leads instead of solder terminals though. These can be found through marine supply and chandlerys.

 

[charliek]

That's another place to check out- the local boating store... (they sure tend to be expensive in there, though... )

Thanks guys!

 

[Crux]

I haven't found any at Lowes, but in my mental archives I remember seeing a 2 way or 3 way switch either twist or maybe pushbutton. They're used for fan speed selection. Not the smallest switch but the 2 or 3 way function might be worth it...

Crux

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