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    Hi everyone, I was hoping to start a thread where we can talk about all the different types of activation / auxiliary Switches (momentary, latching, illuminated or non illuminated) that we have seen used or would want to use, in our Sabers. Please feel free to post pictures or renders of your ideal switch concepts.
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    I'd love to use a sliding momentary switch in a build someday. Although my current favourite type of switch is the metal capped tactile switches that Madcow and some others use.

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    I've got a set of micro switches in a 3D printed cradle that fits nicely in the center of my graflex clamp. They're a little far apart to get the full "rocking" motion for color transition but i'm fairly pleased how it's working out so far. Serious pain in the butt to wire stuff into the clamp though, lol.




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    Heres a different approach posted in case it sparks ideas for others..

    I made a little PCB (home brew etching.. but could easily be order to be more 'professional' looking of course)... that mounts to a slightly modified copper heatsink (legacy style)











    this current use was for an MHS OBI TPM project...



    Heres another approach.. (this time for a control box)















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    Quote Originally Posted by xl97 View Post
    Heres a different approach posted in case it sparks ideas for others..

    I made a little PCB (home brew etching.. but could easily be order to be more 'professional' looking of course)... that mounts to a slightly modified copper heatsink (legacy style)











    this current use was for an MHS OBI TPM project...



    Heres another approach.. (this time for a control box)














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    lol @dc..

    As FJK says.. I like to tinker around with all sorts of ideas.. see what sticks.. (what doesnt)..

    this stuff is 5+ years old! I was just posting to show alternate methods/ideas, that most people dont think of.

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    that control box method is sooo crash.
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    Good topic. I've been curious about how people use Box 1.

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