Blackbird Rush
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| posted on 30/4/11 at 08:39 AM |
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Robust Micro switches
Anyone know of a good supplier of robust microswitches suitable for use in an electronic paddle shift on the steering wheel?
Been using a couple of push to make switches from Maplin (not microswitches) and they are proving un reliable now, so i've swapped them over for
a couple of better grade microswitches i was given a few years back but i'm not sure if they will take the abuse
I'm planning on developing a new set of paddles so need to design in a couple switches, so looking for good spec switches to use.....
.....think i might find anything at stoneleigh?
Cheers
Ash.
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40inches
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| posted on 30/4/11 at 09:13 AM |
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Try Farnell, they have over 15000, should be one to suitable
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rf900rush
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| posted on 30/4/11 at 09:26 AM |
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Like these.
 
10p coin for reference
I have some spare in the loft.
Make is cherry rated at 15A 125 or 250 VAC
These are old unused devices.
If any use just paypal some beer money to cover post
Martin
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snowy2
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| posted on 30/4/11 at 10:36 AM |
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i have found that style of micro switches inside defunct shower units, they are often fine for further use, you can also get some from the likes of
Maplins.
sometimes you are the pigeon, most of the time the statue.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 1/5/11 at 10:53 PM |
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Make sure the Microswitches are DC rated, if not, the may not last long.
DC Rated switches account for the fact that arc duration switching is longer on DC opposed to AC.
HTH.
AA
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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spiderman
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| posted on 1/5/11 at 11:06 PM |
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RS components also have a large selection.
Spider
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iank
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| posted on 1/5/11 at 11:18 PM |
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Ideally you want waterproof ones (IP65 or better)
These would be the kind of spec I'd be looking at (100,000 operations at full load, IP67, 28VDC 1A switching for inductive loads i.e. relays
coils)
http://uk.farnell.com/itw-switches/19n402r15/microswitch-v4-roller-lever/dp/521875
If you can find the part number and manufacturer of the ones you are currently using you could compare datasheets.
They tend to be a lot more robust than they look for the most part.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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