Anti Vandal Switches, Momentary vs. Latching

[TrypWyr]

Don't worry, not a thread about which is which...

So I picked up one of each for my saber with no sound board. I used the latching switch for the power and the other just for accent LED. Now I have my PC2.0 on the way and I'm trying to figure out my wiring. I know that the ignition switch can use either, just set in the config and all, but I really don't like the latching on the AV switches; it takes too much to press it in. (So much in fact that with the "stunt" setup I have now, I wired it opposite of normal so pressing the latch all the way down actually turns the saber off. Makes it easier to power on when I want to.)

Question: can the latching switch be used just like a momentary so long as you don't press it all the way to latch? I've heard people say that a non-latched latching switch would just act like a momentary, but can you actually use it that way with a PC? Would latching it hurt my PC? I don't want to risk frying anything and can always order a new mom switch, but this would be cheaper and more convenient. Maybe even swap the switches so the latching is used for the aux? (Yes, I realize latching switches aren't supported for aux, but I mean as above by not pressing all the way.)

Thanks all!

Tryp

[mrknify]

I have one of the av latching switches, and it works like a momentary, but i do not know if all av switches are like this. the one i have is like http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16...itch-P429.aspx
but it has a red ring, that glows with power, but it is obviously red.

sorry i'm not much help.

[Jordandau]

It won't fry your board to use it. When it's not latched it'll just be like a normal momentary, and when its latched it's like you're holding down the momentary.

[Archangel_Gregory]

okay guys... I'm still new but i got two hilts (Mine and Sons). I have one, mine, with the Trans White Battle blade. The other is the TCSS style Battle blade. So what is the deal with the film and "Wrapping" and how big a difference does it actually make? If it makes that big a difference, how do you do it?

Thanks,

Grey

[Silver Serpent]

Jordan is correct, you can just "tap" a latching switch and it'll act as a momentary just fine.

For Archangel Gregory, http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...t-how-I-do-it) will show you how to add film to a blade. Some people like it, some people don't. My recommendation is to give it a try and decide for yourself.

[TrypWyr]

It won't fry your board to use it. When it's not latched it'll just be like a normal momentary, and when its latched it's like you're holding down the momentary.

Jordan is correct, you can just "tap" a latching switch and it'll act as a momentary just fine.

Perfect, exactly as I was hoping. Thanks guys!

[DarkarNights]

Yep, as long as you have the config set to momentary it will act like a momentary. I'm wondering if your switch is defective though, because mine is very easy to latch.