Clicky switch ON/OFF

realspido · Jul 27, 2009

Hi,
I'm new to this forum, hope it's right place to ask..
I'm working on a bike light and the only thing I'm missing is an ON/OFF clicky switch. I've been trying to find one on DX or KD, but the only ones I found were 2-ON or 3-ON modes.
Can anyone send me a link to a simple ON-OFF 2amp switch, please?

Many thanks in advance.

lightime · Jul 27, 2009

Something like this?... http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2071

LukeA · Jul 27, 2009

Modes aren't controlled by the switch. They're controlled by the board. Any of the larger DX/KD switches will work.

realspido · Jul 28, 2009

Hi again,

Sorry, I should be more specific: saying 2 or 3 modes I meant that the "clicky" switches between two or three circuits and I just need a switch working with one circuit ON-OFF.
Here are some shots of my light in the development stage:

This (above) is sort of switch (in terms of the size) I'm looking for.
I would much appreciate any help.

I still need some plastic cover in the front to mount the mirror and lens.

kosPap · Jul 28, 2009

hmmm the switch you use rests in a pcb...let see....
http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.917~search.switch

also wahta about your P7 build? what is the amp draw? most switches are not rated for more than 1.5-2 A,,,

realspido · Jul 28, 2009

The switch is going to be connected between battery pack and driver; from the measurements I took, the driver takes 1.3A at 7.0V.
I may consider to use an old switch and add a circuit with D-latch - just don't know how much space is it going to take and how much is it going to drain the batteries in stand by mode..

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