Switches

[boonsht]

I was thinking of starting a small project but can't seem to find a switch. Anyone know where I can buy a switch like this or possibly something similar to it? It has 3 prongs on each end (total of 6 prongs). This will be used for a light that uses coin type batteries. It's the push type where it 's push once for on, push again for off.

I'd love to just take this switch but it's my boss's and he probably wouldn't like that. It was just given to him. Thanks in advance.

 

[TigerhawkT3]

Radioshack, Fry's, Kelvin, Mouser, Digikey, DX...

 

[scott.cr]

That's a tough one. Good/purpose-specific switches are super-duper hard to come by. Try Tigerhawk's recommendations; personally I've burned too much cash getting unsuitable switches from the mail order places so I much prefer to see them up-close before I buy.

 

[boonsht]

Thanks for the suggestions Tigerhawk and Scott. I'll probably want to look at them also before buying. I'll try those suggestions. Thanks again.

 

[CNC Dan]

It's the push type where it 's push once for on, push again for off.

That kind of switch is called an "alternate action" switch.

Dan