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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: QuarterJunkie on February 15, 2008, 11:22:25 am
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I want to incorporate a key switch on my cab to switch from credit button/coin door to coin credit only. Does anyone have any recommendations as to a good source for this type of switch? I would prefer a tube type switch that will mount in my 3/4" mdf.
Thanks!
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I have one that I believe is made by Allen Bradley. It's BIG. I'll post a pic of it when I get home.
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I would think this should work. http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE (http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE). I have some toggle switches mounted inside the coin door where the test switches were originally to do the same thing.
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I would think this should work. http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE (http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE). I have some toggle switches mounted inside the coin door where the test switches were orginally to do the same thing.
I have this exact switch. It will work but it will not fit in a 3/4" hole. You might be able to modify a button and drop it in the button casing.
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You can pick up a cheap keyed ignition switch at Autozone/Advance Auto.
Your coin door already has a keyed entry though, so just put a toggle inside there.
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I would think this should work. http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE (http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE). I have some toggle switches mounted inside the coin door where the test switches were originally to do the same thing.
I have this exact switch. It will work but it will not fit in a 3/4" hole. You might be able to modify a button and drop it in the button casing.
I thought he was going through 3/4" mdf not a 3/4" hole, am I not reading the original correctly?
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Well, here it is:
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00029.jpg)
It's kind of a beast. Momentary, two position switch. Won't work on a 3/4" deep surface, though. 1/2", maybe 5/8".
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After reading the posts about already having key access from the coin door, a switch mounted inside does seem the more logical choice. Thanks!!
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I would think this should work. http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE (http://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch-with-2-Keys/dp/B0002BA3PE). I have some toggle switches mounted inside the coin door where the test switches were originally to do the same thing.
I have this exact switch. It will work but it will not fit in a 3/4" hole. You might be able to modify a button and drop it in the button casing.
I thought he was going through 3/4" mdf not a 3/4" hole, am I not reading the original correctly?
No, I misread it.
You can pick up a cheap keyed ignition switch at Autozone/Advance Auto.
Your coin door already has a keyed entry though, so just put a toggle inside there.
Good call.
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I've not got much experience with these types of switches.
Could one of these be used in theory to replicate the key-turn switches that replaced start buttons on cabinets like Outrunners?
I'm about to start work on a driving cabinet and this would be a nice touch.
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I've not got much experience with these types of switches.
Could one of these be used in theory to replicate the key-turn switches that replaced start buttons on cabinets like Outrunners?
I'm about to start work on a driving cabinet and this would be a nice touch.
I'm not too sure how those work. The one I have is a momentary swith but you can also get them in the latched variety (on/off)
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I think momentary would be needed as it would have to replicate the microswitch connection of a regular start button.
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I wired a spst toggle switch on the inside of the coin door:
Link to the writeup. (http://skennys-arcade.blogspot.com/2007/05/coin-switch-wiring-diagram.html)