[sdiy] Good switch source?

[Tom Arnold]

On Thu, Jul 19, 2007 at 11:25:34PM -0700, Tim Parkhurst wrote:
> I'd definitely take a look at Mouser and Digi-Key. Mouser seems to
> have a slightly better selection of switches (along with pots, knobs
> and other handy bits and pieces), whereas Digi-Key seems to have a
> better selection of ICs and semis.

I second this.  I'm a fan of the "Mountain" switches that Mouser sells.  I
dont have the data in front of me but they are from a reputable japanese
manufacturer and are cheaper then the various Tyco brands that are popular
with MOTM and I've had very good reliability with them ( ie : no failures )
also the bat handle version can take the plastic covers you want.

Stay away from the no-name switches from Jameco.  Horrible failure rates.

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