Need help finding a switch

May 05, 2005 6 Replies
C

I had a PCB made up and wasn't careful to pay attention to the pin spacing on the switch I used. I need a SPST momentary switch with a 4mm or .156" pin spacing where the center pin is common. I wanted it to be ..1" spacing but I didn't double check that so now it is too late. I have been looking at data sheets for switches from mouser and digikey and have had no luck yet. I am thinking I may have to get out the drill, and drill some new holes.


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J

A SPST switch doesnt usually have a center contact, just two end ones. Did you mean SPDT?
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L

Drill it if you wish to save your PCB....

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C

Sorry I did mean SPDT

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L

I've seen a SPST that used the same construction as the SPDT. These had a center pin and one side pin only.

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J

Seems like _everybody_ has switches with contacts on 0.185" centers, so if you use a rat-tail jeweler\'s file you\'d only have to elongate the end holes by about 0.030" each to get them to fit.
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L

Is it possible to mount the switch to the intended enclosure and wire down to the board?

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