MMM Switch Replacement?

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Patrick,

I personally think any sealed frame switch would work and be well under the $15-$20 figure. I usually use a toggle style, and pick one that has a higher current rating simply because the contact force is higher, which means there is less chance that the toggle will be "activated" via a hard impact. I also usually cut off the end of the toggle to further reduce the weight and therefore the mechanical force acting upon it. If RadioShack sells such a switch for $3, I'm sure they can be had much cheaper in bulk. AllElectronics.com has a similar switch for $1 each, and $0.70 each if ordered in 1000 piece bulk orders. Toggles are easier to mount too (at least in my opinion).

We tried a toggle, and everybody complained. And I mean EVERYBODY.

/bleah

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

We tried a toggle, and everybody complained. And I mean EVERYBODY.

/bleah

Wow, that surprises me. Oh well, I guess I'll be one of the few that use them then. I just like how they make contact internally, they are sealed, easy to mount, and it's easy to tell if on or off. Again, I only use the mini-toggles.

[georgec]

Hey lutac
Got a link for a push button switch? I should say where I can buy just one or two

[lutach]

Originally Posted by georgec

Hey lutac
Got a link for a push button switch? I should say where I can buy just one or two

You can find some in the link Brian provided.

Originally Posted by BrianG

Wow, that surprises me. Oh well, I guess I'll be one of the few that use them then. I just like how they make contact internally, they are sealed, easy to mount, and it's easy to tell if on or off. Again, I only use the mini-toggles.

They look like an switch from an Airplane made in 1950 so damn ugly

What about don't having a switch? Just by connecting the LiPo/Nimh/A123 to the ESC it goes on. Or do people really need switches?
To me it doesn't matter if a ESC has a switch or not, it should just work OK.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Byte

They look like an switch from an Airplane made in 1950 so damn ugly

What about don't having a switch? Just by connecting the LiPo/Nimh/A123 to the ESC it goes on. Or do people really need switches?
To me it doesn't matter if a ESC has a switch or not, it should just work OK.

Aww, come on! Who doesn't like the beefy look of a nice big toggle switch. They make the most satisfying snapping sound, and they just look like they do something important!

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Aww, come on! Who doesn't like the beefy look of a nice big toggle switch. They make the most satisfying snapping sound, and they just look like they do something important!

I like toggle switches. It's a man switch.

[georgec]

Hey Brian I bet this guy has a toggle some where