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Modding Alternatives to Bulgin Illuminated Switches

Discussion in 'Modding' started by 1398342003, 20 Jan 2004.

  1. 1398342003

    1398342003 Ubermodder

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    I'm doing a project (it's in the project logs under the name Delta) and I want to use Bulgin Illuminated switches, but 1 of them costs between $24 and $32 Cad, depending on the store and color. I'd like to keep a unified look to the front panel, so buying two is only an option if I can find a supplier that has their non illuminated switches in the same size. (21mm-22mm) Can someone:

    A- Point me to a Canadian or American store that carries the switches for about $15 - $20 Cad.
    B- Show me a Canadian /American store that carries the non illuminated switches.
    C- Give me an alternative momentary switch.

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    There are pics of what I want it to look like in the end in there if you are interested.
     
  2. The_Sub

    The_Sub What's a Dremel?

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    Try Allied Electronics... US store.. prices well take a lookie here
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  3. TekMonkey

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  4. The_Sub

    The_Sub What's a Dremel?

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    Oh yeah... I was going to post that in my replay but uhhh.. :duh: I forgot.. heh
     
  5. 1398342003

    1398342003 Ubermodder

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    Thanks The_Sub, those are exactly what I was looking for. :)
     
  6. Dad

    Dad You talkin to me?

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    1398342003 Ubermodder

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    Are those domed or "low" switches?

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    By "low" I mean the switch face is flat, like this: 
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    Domed are more like this: 
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  8. The_Sub

    The_Sub What's a Dremel?

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    Read the data sheets for the switches.. Go to the Bulgin Website and find the vandal resist switch that you're thinking about buying. The link that Dad posted also has a data sheet available to look at.

    and yes... the low should be pretty much flat and the domed are domed...
     
  9. 1398342003

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    I meant the ones Dad linked to, from Jameco. They look both domed and flat.

    I just looked at the tech doc and the cataloge page carefully, and they are the domed variety. :blah: But I may get them for another case that I have not finished. (It'll be posted in modding when done)
     
  10. Dad

    Dad You talkin to me?

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    Yea, they are domed. Very slight dome though...
     

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