[sdiy] Good quality panel switches?

[Mark Rivera]

Have a look at: http://www.mouser.com/catalog/catalogUSD/639/1637.pdf

I think the MOTM style are the type designated "Figure C" in the diagram.


On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Mike Gorman<mikegorman at btinternet.com> wrote:
> I've been using a collection of different panel mounting switches for my
> projects as I build them and I'm finding a considerable difference in the
> quality of the switches I been using up till now (some of them bought, some
> I'd collected years ago).
>
> I've decided it's a false economy to go for the "It will do" option I've
> been pursuing so far and I've decided to try and standardise and invest in
> a good quality set of switches for my future projects. So I'm looking for
> comments and advice for any makes and models of switches to look at (or
> avoid). This is for normal toggle type operations (SPST, DPDT, etc.) and
> I've no specific preference for the toggle actuator. I'm looking for the
> best balance between, quality, reliability and cost (and yes, I know this
> can be a tall order).
>
> I'm currently looking at the Apem 5000 series as one choice, but I'm
> interested in comments and possible alternatives to this choice.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Mike Gorman
>
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