[sdiy] switches for tr-808 clone ?

[Danjel van Tijn]

I just finished building my MB-808 (TR-808 clone) but I still need to
obtain some key parts like the 16 coloured step switches.

The recommended part is E-Switch 5501M11   but they are freakin'
expensive and limited to two colors. Unfortunately no group buys for
these switches ever materialized so I am looking for other options. A
guy on ebay is selling a button kit as a replacement set for a real
TR-808. They are supposed to be reproductions of the original ALPS
switches the TR-808 used.

Anyone know a good source or have some switches they could sell me?
I need the 16 for the steps and 17 for the other functions for a total
of 33.



cheers,
Danjel