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Title: Thread pitch for volcano buttons?
Post by: Dervacumen on May 23, 2006, 09:01:48 am

I don't have any so I can't measure the threads.  I think I located some used switches that are similar to or identical to  these (http://www.newark.com/product-details/text/CD121/5134.html) but at a better price.  Before I buy them I want to check to see if the threads are the same.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Thread pitch for volcano buttons?
Post by: rdagger on May 23, 2006, 12:19:36 pm

I have no way to measure the pitch but the diameter of the thread is 11.75 mm (.4625").  The nuts that come with the switches requre a 5/8" wrench.  The lens has a diameter of 8.75 mm (.3445").  Hope that helps.
I recently picked up some used switches at a surplus store that I was able to convert.  There's more info on my site (http://www.rototron.info/?Page=RGBVolcano.aspx).

Title: Re: Thread pitch for volcano buttons?
Post by: leapinlew on May 23, 2006, 12:25:47 pm

Quote from: rdagger on May 23, 2006, 12:19:36 pm

I have no way to measure the pitch but the diameter of the thread is 11.75 mm (.4625").  The nuts that come with the switches requre a 5/8" wrench.  The lens has a diameter of 8.75 mm (.3445").  Hope that helps.
I recently picked up some used switches at a surplus store that I was able to convert.  There's more info on my site (http://www.rototron.info/?Page=RGBVolcano.aspx).

Damn! Thats a pretty impressive setup... Nice site!

Title: Re: Thread pitch for volcano buttons?
Post by: Dervacumen on May 24, 2006, 08:47:34 pm

rdagger, that info is what I needed.  Turns out that the lens diameter is too small for what we need.
Thanks for the info!
Damn it.  Back to square one.