TomBoisseau Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm about to begin a "do it myself" project and I need to locate about 6 of those small toggle switches that are either so VERY short that it almost impossible to bump them, or a toggle switch that has those little "cup" protectors around them that are not uncommon to this business. Can anyone suggest a sourse for these switches? I've tried and tried different searches and just can't seem to find them. Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm about to begin a "do it myself" project and I need to locate about 6 of those small toggle switches that are either so VERY short that it almost impossible to bump them, or a toggle switch that has those little "cup" protectors around them that are not uncommon to this business. Can anyone suggest a sourse for these switches? I've tried and tried different searches and just can't seem to find them. Thanks, Tom Try www.digikey.com or www.mouser.com. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Paine Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 you could chose your favourite switch and install these over it. http://www.oznium.com/toggle-safety-cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBoisseau Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I appreciate the suggestions of www.digikey.com and www.mouser.com, however neither of them provide much in the way of pictures. I really need to be able to "see" them before I buy. Also they need them to be VERY small. Basically I'm building my own battery distro box for my bag. I want to be able to turn on and off each individual item and also have a master kill switch. Probably a total of 6 switches. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Maybe small slide switches under-mounted to make a lower profile. Otherwise, you can file down the toggle to an acceptable level. I believe I have seen locking toggles on Digikey, maybe that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lightstone, CAS Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Sort of similar to the indented toggle switches on the front panel of the Nagra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBoisseau Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yes, a toggle switch with a very short handle like those on a Nagra would be perfect. Of course it needs to be a panel mount version. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 A locking toggle switch might do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 A locking toggle switch might do it. That's what I used on my cart for the master switches. They're available in miniature sizes like Bob illustrated. Otherwise I'd consider a regular switch with a collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lightstone, CAS Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I think this is a better possability: http://miniature-switches.carlingtech.com/mini-toggle-switch__90.asp or http://www.nkkswitches.com/series.aspx?stid=1&id=6 Photo: Series G3T (ultra miniature) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Here's a great source. www.ck-components.com . Make sure you specify either pc board mounting or solder terminals. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Tom, easiest solution is to get regular length toggle switch and cut the toggle down with a pair of sidecutters. Smooth it with a dremel tool or a file and you're done. HTH Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Tom, easiest solution is to get regular length toggle switch and cut the toggle down with a pair of sidecutters. Smooth it with a dremel tool or a file and you're done. HTH Brent Calkin Been there, done that, works very well.....except on momentary toggle switches. Cut the top off a momentary switch and the little spring inside flys out. No more momentary switch. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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