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Further clarification :) - I have already checked the major  
suppliers:  Happ, McMaster, DigiKey, Mouser, etc.  What I'm looking  
for is something that doesn't look like it came from either an arcade  
or an industrial control board!

P.S. Sweets catalogue was no help and I'd like not to have to comb  
through Thomas.net.....
	


On Apr 23, 2010, at 9:48 AM, Doug Johnson wrote:

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> You might also want to take a look at Happ Controls:
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> There are plenty of suppliers.  I'd start with Mouser.  I have used  
> industrial switches myself. A few things: First, make sure they can  
> be mounted in your panel easily. Some are made for metal panels no  
> thicker than 1/8" and not a laminated plywood sheet.  Second, look  
> at the duty cycles and get the highest ones you can.  Thirdly, If  
> possible get a mechanical type of wire connection such as a screw  
> or spade clip.
>
> Oh, and last, by a few spares (but you know that.)
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> Erich Rose
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> On Apr 23, 2010, at 9:19 AM, Jeff Courtman wrote:
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>> Sorry, I should been more clear in my criteria:  I need a  
>> momentary contact pushbutton.  Nothing fancy, no flashing lights,  
>> etc.  It will be used in conjunction with a trackball to make on- 
>> screen choices.....
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>> On Apr 23, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Erich Rose wrote:
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>>> What kind of action do you need? Momentary, toggling, etc?  There  
>>> are optical and capacitance switches that have no mechanical  
>>> action.  But switch feedback is sometimes important. You want to  
>>> either, feel it "click" or hear a beep.  If it is in line-of- 
>>> sight it can illuminate or flash.
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>>> Erich Rose
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>>> On Apr 23, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Jeff Courtman wrote:
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>>>> I'm looking for a pushbutton that will fit into a more formal  
>>>> kiosk.  Industrial and/or arcade in appearance are out....Any  
>>>> suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
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