i have various accessories around the layout for people to operate. I like the K-line yellow button on off switches that you can switch over to turn on pushback to turn off. They’re attractive and about the right size. Unfortunately, they are very expensive. I wondered if anyone found a similar good looking but cheap on off switch.
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Any one?
(Publisher note: David, you may have gotten a response sooner had this been in the electrical category so I moved it....)
How about a push on / push off button?
davidbross posted:I like the K-line yellow button on off switches that you can switch over to turn on pushback to turn off.
Is this the one you are talking about? I guess I don't know what you mean when you say "pushback to turn off." There are many choices for on/off push button switches. Just make sure you check the dimensions and the amperage ratings. You may also find a plastic enclosure (like this one) that are very reasonable.
No. That one looks like a push button. The one I’m talking about slides from side to side. Not that it matters. I’m just looking for cheap attractive flush mounting buttons.
Maybe this one? It's called a slide on/off switch.
Not your typical slide on/off switch. It's like a slide switch with a knob on it. Very unusual. I'm thinking of slide switches that look like this:
Consolidated Leo that is the switch I like. But they are expensive so I’m looking for alternatives.
I would suggest that you look at the large variety of on/off toggle switches available. You might like the large automotive types but they can get expensive too. Your local car parts store may have some that you could check out.
ADCX Rob posted:How about the Lionel 5903-1 found HERE for $1 each?
I have a bunch of the Postwar equivalents to this switch. They are momentary.
you can always go old school...
hard to beat for situational awareness.
Rob: Thanks. I should have phrased my comment as a question.
overlandflyer posted:you can always go old school...
hard to beat for situational awareness.
Love the old school, where can these be had, any other varietys
Squirrelstrains posted:overlandflyer posted:you can always go old school...
hard to beat for situational awareness.Love the old school, where can these be had, any other varietys
i just pulled this image off a Google search, but i've got to believe they are still available in all the common configurations... SPST (shown) & DPDT got the most photo hits. still very popular for HS science projects as, like i said, you can easily see the electrical path either connected or broken. gives a bit of that mad scientist look to a project, too.
despite ratings, for a safety factor i think i'd stick to low current, low voltage applications. if you need it to control something big, run it through a relay. and if you are going to mount these on a facade, always mount them vertically (blade moves up and down).
cheers...gary
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