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I agree regarding Tapeswitch. I just had to replace ours on our piano 
after about 12 years. Expensive, but they DO hold up.

For other pushbuttons and such, check with your local arcade repair 
company. Pinball switches are great.
Elton

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Julia Griffey wrote:

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> Hi Reagan -
>
> The switches that I use in all my interactive exhibits are made by 
> Tapeswitch Corporation. I believe what I purchase is called an "under 
> carpet switch runner". These switches are the same ones that were used 
> in the foot piano in the movie "Big" (or at least that's what they 
> tell me - ha!).  But I have had no issues with them wearing out.
>
> See:  www.tapeswitch.com.  Or feel free to e-mail me if you have more 
> questions.
>
> Thanks -
>
> Julia Griffey
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> Animocation
> Interactive, Animated, Movement-Driven Experiences
> www.animocation.com
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>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reagan Cole" 
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> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:52 PM
> Subject: Switches, Controls
>
>
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>> Does anyone know where to get "visitor proof" pushbuttons & switches?
>> Thanks,
>> Reagan Cole
>> Durham, NC
>>
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