edit: Now available at
www.nicemite.comOK, they aren't in my hands yet, but I am getting the order ready.
After getting an order of leaf buttons in, I realize I will no longer be using microswitch buttons. Well there is no real easy way to get these lit with leds, and thats where the Lightmite LB comes in. It is a small pcb that holds a two position terminal block, two resistors, and two leds. You simply screw it to the button with the buttons pal nut. And yes, I said it has terminal blocks. Wiring just doesn't get any easier than that. You will easily be able to chain the ground and/or + wires. Board will be double sided with plated through holes. Of course it can be used with different voltages by using the correct resistors +5v, +12v, etc. I will likely have three choices available for purchase:
1. bare board
2. board with terminal block
3. complete board with terminal block, resistors, and leds installed. Choice of red, orange, blue, green. (did I miss any?)
So what I need to know from you all, is what is your interest (if any) in such a product? Would you buy? How many? What price puts it out of your range? etc... There will be an order placed for sure, I am simply trying to figure out how many. I already know how many I want.
Here are the prototype pics to help visualize and a pic of the actual schematic for the board. Prototype was etched by hand using parts I had available so It does not have the terminal blocks. Also the final wiring layout is different as seen in the schematic pic.
The board can be assembled for lighting two different ways.
Pic 1: Lit red button by "outside from bottom method"
Pic 2: underside of "outside from bottom method"
Pic 3: Lit red button by "through button holder method" (think knievel method)
Pic 4: underside of "through button holder method"
Pic 5: Schematic of actual product
(white 3mm narrow viewing angle leds were used in testing. Actual lighting results are much better with the proper color led)
Let me know what you think!