Armed Switches...

[M6A4TS]

Does anyone know where I can find, or even what the name of those switches that have the plastic coverings over them that you have to flip up and then there is a button or switch on the inside, like those found on fighter planes to launch missles in the movies.  ANY leads or help would be appreciated!

Thanks in Advance,
M

[1UP]

You can probably find something like this if you look for safety switches for industrial equipment.

[M6A4TS]

Thanks 1up! still no luck finding them though, just think how cool it would be to power on your arcade machine with a switch like that!

[rampy]

Thanks 1up! still no luck finding them though, just think how cool it would be to power on your arcade machine with a switch like that!

Well, that might be cool... but it might be neater, for those of you/us who have function buttons on your CP it might be a neat way of protecting a Shazzaaam! or "esc" or "reset" key from being accidently depressed during gameplay.

Sorry, no help on locating 'em though... have you check the regular electronic parts sites? Mouser, jans etc?

*Shrug*

rampy

[Kilgore]

Recently at an AutoZone I saw these switches available in the selection of accessorie switches.  I wasn't able to find them online though.

[killr0y]

something like this?

[HotDogg]

Check out this link they have covers that go over a toggle switch like in killr0y's picture.

http://www.action-electronics.com/switches.htm

$13.75 seems pretty steep but then again you can't put a price on safety can you?

FYI I've never ordered anything from this vendor so perform your own due dilligence.

[BobA]

You can often get these swiches for auto supply places that sell nitrous oxide rigs for souping up your car.  Don't want to inject nitrous by accident.

BobA

[HotDogg]

Perhaps slightly OT but if you are going to pursue this make sure the switch functions the way you want it to.  That is if you want it to function like a button push in a game it should be a momentary switch.  Cool idea, let us know if you move forward.

[Xphile]

that *would* be great for the shazzam/shift button!

I just can't get over the cool ideas that get floated on this board..:-)

[BobA]

If you can get the cover alone you should be able to substitute a toggle switch with any action you need.  In the pic I posted it looked like the cover was separate so any standard size toggle would work with it.

BobA

[M6A4TS]

Wow the resources this board provides are simply amazing!
Thanks guys I just need to find a way to use something momentary with one of those covers... But this has me thinking, wouldnt this make a kick @$$ enable/disable switch for a mod chip on an xbox?

-M

[shmokes]

Check out this catalog in Acrobat Reader format:

http://www.clicfix.com/images/Clicfix_72res.pdf

They have a switch/button that requires inserting and turning a key.  They always have to use those things to fire nuclear missiles or open important vaults in the movies.  Better yet, put one on each side of your cab and have two people wear the keys around their necks at all times so it can't be turned on without both of your consent.  

[X-0]

Try Mouser, Digi-Key, MCM electronics, or maybe (maybe) Parts Express

http://www.mouser.com/

http://www.digikey.com/

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/

The above 3 are pro electronics supply houses, very fast and reliable.  You can also get their (better) paper catalogs quite easily, though once you start you may never get them to stop

http://www.partsexpress.com

PE is more geared to audio/car audio DIY types, but may have those switches (we normally called them safety switches).  You can also try to find an electronics supply house locally, something more in-depth than a Radio Shack (though RS may have them, just about every switch I ever got from them has been cheap and wore out/broke very quickly).  PE is also very very quick and very reliable.

BTW: hello, I'm new here.  My apologies if I'm posting info that's common knowledge.  I'm still immersed in the FAQs, and trying to read through all the forums at the same time.

[rampy]

BTW: hello, I'm new here.  My apologies if I'm posting info that's common knowledge.  I'm still immersed in the FAQs, and trying to read through all the forums at the same time.

Hey X-0,  welcome... nah. you are doing fine... that's probably the most informative/useful frist post in a while =P

Rampy

[X-0]

 

Thanks

It's worth noting that those electronics supply places I posted will also have a wide assortment of multipin connectors for use in the modular CP's I have been reading up on:  take your pick of locking, threaded, or simpler types of connectors, anywhere from 3-9 pins up to over 40.  AMP and Mil-Spec are reliable manufacturers of such connectors, and Mouser and Digi-Key will sell any type of Molex plug.