Looking for a switch - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 02:33:18 am
content: Does anyone know where I can buy 4 of these switches, preferably in Australia?I can't find anything suitable on E14, RS, WES, Altronics and Jaycar.They are from a Behringer 2442FX mixer and have gone leaky from having 15V DC across them. I guess, tin whiskers. I tried pulling one apart and cleaning it, but it didn't help.I seem to remember switches like these being quite common in equipment during the 80s and 90s.The pins are 0.1" apart and the rows are 0.2" apart. They are DPDT, latching.I've been able to find a similar design, but they are too large.http://au.element14.com/panasonic/esb30b102/switch-pushbutton-latching-dpdt/dp/2079657Mouser list something that looks like it might do the job, but none in stock.http://au.mouser.com/ProductDetail/ALPS/SPPH420100/?qs=nco/1JLdfbflWfYCAQepaA==

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 02:53:36 am
content: Not exactly the same but functionally close. Pin spacing is correct and height looks about right.http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/JN2UEENAGX/EG4976-ND/2747083

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 03:14:21 am
content: Looks very similar to this.http://www.taydaelectronics.com/push-button-switch-latching-on-off-dpdt-0-5a-50vdc-8x8mm.html

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 03:21:19 am
content: Is it an 8x8 or 8.5x8.5?

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 03:56:23 am
content: Quote from: Psi on March 04, 2014, 02:53:36 amThe body is a bit wider, but it should fit and work, although it will be close. There are electros right next to the switches.Thanks.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 03:57:58 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on March 04, 2014, 03:14:21 amThanks for the reply. That one looks a bit too small.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 03:58:28 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on March 04, 2014, 03:21:19 amThe body is 8.5mm on all sides.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 04:50:56 am
content: How's this?http://www.ebay.ca/itm/5-Pcs-8-5-x-8-5mm-Torch-Latching-Tact-Tactile-Push-Button-Switch-DPDT-6-Pin-DIP-/181269791366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a34858286

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 06:22:05 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on March 04, 2014, 04:50:56 amWell done. That looks even worse quality than the originals.Thanks for the reply.I've ordered the switches from Digikey.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2014, 06:48:13 am
content: You can get 8x8's everywhere but the 8.5's are much more rare. The Chinese ones are 5 cents (give or take a couple pennies) or so each so can't complain about the price. When it comes to quality, 10 years ago you'd run from the Chinese switches now you walk slowly and consider them.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 02:44:07 am
content: The switches just arrived from Digikey. They fit and work.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 02:48:42 am
content: What's the shipping time like?In Canada on the west coast as long as I order by 4pm I get my order next day by noon.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 02:54:07 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on March 10, 2014, 02:48:42 amI ordered on the 4th and got them today (10th). That's pretty usual for Digikey.QuoteShuddup!

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 03:02:18 am
content: We are close, 30 minute drive to the US from here.I'm about as far away from you as possible I think if I did straight down I come up off the coast of Tasmania.I've never been able to figure out Singapore shipments. Three days by post for most orders, faster than a courier?

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 03:09:06 am
content: These switches came from Thief River Falls, MN.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 03:17:18 am
content: Same as my Digikey orders.I've had things shipped from all over and South Korea is the only place I avoid, always a problem.

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2014, 07:49:53 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on March 10, 2014, 03:17:18 amReally? I used to buy large, high pixel density LCDs in 100 odd quantities and have no issues with shipping from SK.