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BioFreak:

Hey Gang,
I'm looking for info on cool looking momentary push buttons and maybe those flip top safety switches. Basically I'm looking to make a start up panel on my bezel that contains a
power switch for the pc that incorporates a flip up safety switch and a momentary push button,
this way my three year old can't climb up and turn the machine on. Also looking to add power buttons for the speakers and monitor, also a rocker switch for the marquee light.

So if anyone knows a good website to purchase, flip top safety switches, rocker switches, momentary pushbuttons please speak now.

Also one of those covered buttons/switches you know the kind that you see in the movies when they launch a missile or something like that. The ones with the case over the top that you have to flip up in order to get to the button. I've had no luck tracking down these type of buttons and switches. If you have, let me know where.

Thanks for the help.
Biofreak

hypernova:

for your flip up switch, you might be able to just make something yourself...maybe from something lying around in the house.

try www.mscdirect.com for starters on the rockers.

BioFreak:

Yep I think you may be right. Home built may be the way to go.
Time to start looking in the junk box in the garage.

You know the one, that box of stuff that just sits in the corner with all the pieces and parts
you just can't get yourself to throw away cause "some day" your gonna need it. Hahahaha...

Looks like I may need it now.

Thanks.

Hoopz:

Google for toggle switches.

http://www.nkkswitches.com/switchcategory.asp?S3=1
http://www.e-switch.com/types/toggle.html
http://www.action-electronics.com/switches.htm  (has switches plus the safety cover)

Great idea.  Now I gotta figure out how to use these myself.  And then order MORE stuff without my wife killing me....  :-)

Hoopz:

You local hardware store may carry the swiches without the safety cover.  If you are in the US, Lowes has them.  Home Depot may also but I don't know for sure.

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