Just found out my local electronics store burned down. Since they were my goto place for info and parts I now need a new supplier. I am in need of some switches. Both toggle and push button but I do not know the exact style/name of them. I have the diagram here for those who are in the know. These switches are for sound cards. I need 8 toggle and 4 push button. The push button will be to start the sound and it will loop once. The toggle switches will be for continual play or looping. What do I need? Where can I get them? Thanks!
That's a shame. I'd first try https://www.allelectronics.com/ . Their pricing is reasonable, service is super-quick and you'll not have to look though a hundred switches to find what you need. They don't have a super wide selection, but I've found most of what I've needed there.
Not to knock Newark Electronics, but if you check out as a 'Guest" without setting up an account, your order can be held up for weeks and you have no knowledge of the delay. The people there are very nice and helpful, but their system for handling small orders could use improvement.
Hi Kevin - The pushbutton switch should be a SPST Momentary Normally Open (N.O.) switch. All Electronics has dozens of suitable switches; here are 3 of them: https://www.allelectronics.com/item/mpb-1/spst-momentary-n.o.-red-pushbutton/1.html https://www.allelectronics.com/item/pb-160/spst-pushbutton-n.o.-chrome-bezel-red-button/1.html https://www.allelectronics.com/item/pb-179/spst-momentary-pushbutton-n.o./1.html The toggle switch can be a SPST or SPDT switch, like one of these: https://www.allelectronics.com/item/mts-4/spdt-on-on-mini-toggle-switch/1.html https://www.allelectronics.com/item/mts-17/spst-on-off-mini-toggle-switch/1.html https://www.allelectronics.com/item/mts-5/spdt-on-off-on-mini-toggle-switch/1.html Again, All Electronics has many others that will also work. - Jeff
Thanks for that link Paul. I've been looking for 5mm blue LEDs to use on my control panel for non-turnout, non-block control functions. Very cool!
