Latching Switch problems

[The Yin]

Hey Guys, just checking to see if anyone has ever had a latching switch that stopped latching??

Mine (DPDT Latching illuminated switch) was working at first, but after I re-soldered some wires it stopped latching.
The switch works(and the LED in it), it just wont latch.

Anyone know of a way to fix this??


Thanks in advance,
The Yin

[Jay-gon Jinn]

Taking apart the switch usually damages it beyond repair, and you'll likely not be able to fix it anyway without replacement parts, which I doubt you'll be able to find anywhere. There are at least two options for you...one is to replace the switch. The other is to add a Pololu momentary to latching pcb converter board, or a Lighthound keychain flashlight pcb. The flashlight pcb works well if you're using a soundboard like an MR/Hasbro FX, but it can't handle the current load if you have a stunt saber. For a stunt, you'd need the pololu board with the correct rating.

for the lighthound flashlight pcb tutorial, look here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ght=Lighthound

For the Pololu, here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...mentary+switch

and here for a wiring diagram: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...mentary+switch

[The Yin]

Then I have my answer. Thank you

I'm building two sabers right now(actually 4, 2 for me, 2 for my sister). And I plan on adding sound in the future, so the momentary switch would be needed any.

thanks for the help.