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nakeworks:

So I have the microswitches that came with my Ultimarc buttons and I don't like them.  It's the loud click and how hard they are to depress.  I did a search through old topics and most seemed dated so I was wondering what you guys prefer for a softer, quieter microswitch.  

Also, I have heard that soldering your connections to the MS is a better connection.  It seems so "final" to me.  What is your opinion on soldering vs. quick disconnects.  And do you prefer insulated quick disconnects?

As always, thanks.

PS.  Yes, I tried the FAQ.

ChadTower:


There is nothing final about soldering to a switch.  A decent solderer can remove them just as quickly as if it were a QD.

I solder to all of mine because it's easier, faster, and I don't have to keep QDs in stock.

HaRuMaN:

I'm a soldering maniac, but I always use QD's.  I like being able to change things on the fly without having to break out a soldering iron.

nakeworks:


--- Quote from: ChadTower on June 28, 2012, 10:32:33 am ---
There is nothing final about soldering to a switch.  A decent solderer can remove them just as quickly as if it were a QD.


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Definitely not included in that subset.  Thanks for the advice.  Any opinion on microswitches?

Nephasth:


--- Quote from: ChadTower on June 28, 2012, 10:32:33 am ---
There is nothing final about soldering to a switch.  A decent solderer can remove them just as quickly as if it were a QD.
I solder to all of mine because it's easier, faster, and I don't have to keep QDs in stock.

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---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---. In the time it takes a soldering iron to heat up, I can have all of my QDs removed... And I can install a QD on the end of a wire just as fast as a wire can be soldered to a male QD terminal. Wires soldered to switch terminals is a big pet peeve of mine... But to each his own.


--- Quote from: nakeworks on June 28, 2012, 10:36:47 am ---Any opinion on microswitches?

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I have 50 gram microswitches on my buttons (because they were the cheapest). I'm pleased with them...

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