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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: homebrew rotary multi-position switch

From: "Roy J. Tellason" <rtellason@...>
Date: 2004-08-31

On Tuesday 31 August 2004 05:28 am, ballendo wrote:

> Another option is the 0-9 thumbwheel switches. I see these in ALL the
> surplus places these days, and they ARE a rotary switch, just a 90
> degree orientation change. Most are stack-able, so the 2x10 need is
> easily met...
>
> They are available both with 11 pins, and more commonly with 4/5 pins
> giving BCD output--which would work with your suggested parts.

I have some of these, and have yet to come up with something I want to use
them in...