wanted: small PB switch

[CNC Dan]

I am looking for a supplyer of a small
push on/push off switch to make a tailcap
switch for a mini-maglight (AA size)

I can find momentary switches but not the
"alternate action" type.

 

[DSpeck]

If you can find a source, please let us all know. We've been looking for this kind of switch for a while!

 

[CNC Dan]

Originally posted by DSpeck:
If you can find a source, please let us all know. We've been looking for this kind of switch for a while!

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I've been thinking of using the mechinisim from
a retractable pen with a momentary PB switch.
but I think that would be a pain to fit together.

 

[DSpeck]

The only problem with a push-on-push off switch is that they are long. It add quite a bit to the length of the light. The pen mechanism would do the same.

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

What about this?

http://www.zanheadgear.com/Products/ItemDetail.asp?sid=&fam=1&ItemID=1078

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Or this?

http://www.brightguy.com/detail.tpl?cart=102829995443524&sku=KROAM2A666

 

[sunspot]

MR Bulk. Is this the switch that was on a group buy awhile back?

 

[duffahtolla]

Questions about these tail thingies keep poping up.

Could this be placed in the FAQ?.

 

[sunspot]

If I recall , the Ram is better than the Kroll. Yes?
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Questions about these tail thingies keep poping up. Could this be placed in the FAQ?.
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Sounds like a winner to me.

 

[CNC Dan]

Originally posted by DSpeck:
The only problem with a push-on-push off switch is that they are long. It adds quite a bit to the length of the light. The pen mechanism would do the same.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I think if I could get the switch, I could make a tailcap to take it, and have it no longer than a standard tailcap. (no need for a spare bulb) I've been looking at the micro-mini toggle switches at DIGI-KEY and I could put a slot in the end to have the switch lever recessed. I'd have to make it out of brass though, to allow me to solder the switch contacts to it. I would prefer a PB switch that you can be used momentarly, you know, for signaling.

$7 is way too much for a tailcap switch at
http://www.zanheadgear.com/ProductImages/RAM10001.jpg

But if someone could find the Mfg. of the switch that they use, I bet the're a lot less than $7