Clickies....errrr.....

darklord · Feb 4, 2009

I must admit I'm lost with this term clickies :sssh:

I mean I know it means what we in the UK call a switch...but what is a 'forward' clickie?.....and how does that differ from a 'reverse' clickie?

Sorry for the daft question, but it's proving a language barrier!

Rossymeister · Feb 4, 2009

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Q: How do I choose a switch?
A: The "reverse clickie" is very commonly available in inexpensive and general use household and outdoor flashlights. It has a button which must be fully pressed until it clicks and then fully released in order to get light. Once the light is on, a soft press will momentarily turn the light off, and once the button is released, the light will reactivate. This is a very inexpensive (and hence popular) switch type, but it is not suited for signaling or momentary operation.

A "forward clickie," however, can be gently pressed from the Off position to momentarily activate the light, and it will turn off once the button is released. The user can also push the button until it clicks to keep the light on. This is available in some Maglite, Streamlight, Inova, and Surefire models.

Me+Light=Addiction · Feb 4, 2009

Forward clicky= Momentary on and click to put on.

Reverse clicky= First click to make it on, then you can momentary press it.

Do you understand?

darklord · Feb 4, 2009

Me+Light=Addiction said:
Do you understand?

Si, gracias senor!

Me+Light=Addiction · Feb 4, 2009

No Problemo!

Shorty66 · Feb 4, 2009

Could someone explain why a forward clicky is more expensive?
I thought the only difference is the programming?

Me+Light=Addiction · Feb 4, 2009

Most people like the momentary on mode, so what people like, is going to raise in money to earn more

That's what I think atleast

Skyclad01 · Feb 4, 2009

You may also sometimes hear the term "Side clicky" as well. And that just means the on/off switch is on the top of the light as is the case with m@glites.

Marduke · Feb 4, 2009

Shorty66 said:
Could someone explain why a forward clicky is more expensive?
I thought the only difference is the programming?

Switches are not programmed. They are just a mechanical switch.

FLT MEDIC · Feb 4, 2009

The mechanism that allows momentary contact in a forward clicky switch before being locked ON requires a more complex construction and an additional spring, IIRC.

DM51 · Feb 4, 2009

We have a current thread about forward/reverse clicky switches. We don't need another, so I'll close this one.

Clickies....errrr.....

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