Dirty Sanchez internal switch

[Andrion]

I'm a newbie and I'm about to buy my first Dirty Sanchez parts; but I don't want to pay Tayda for a custom drill just for the extra switch since the 6 knob pre-drilled and painted enclosure is cheaper;

The question is: can I solder the "tight" switch upside-down and make it an internal switch? It will still work as expected?

Also, I don't plan to use it that much, will be a set-and-forget, so I don't think this will cause much mechanical stress, right? I ask this because it will be hold only by the pcb, and not the enclosure;

Thanks!!

 

[MichaelW]

I'm a newbie and I'm about to buy my first Dirty Sanchez parts; but I don't want to pay Tayda for a custom drill just for the extra switch since the 6 knob pre-drilled and painted enclosure is cheaper;

The question is: can I solder the "tight" switch upside-down and make it an internal switch? It will still work as expected?

Also, I don't plan to use it that much, will be a set-and-forget, so I don't think this will cause much mechanical stress, right? I ask this because it will be hold only by the pcb, and not the enclosure;

Thanks!!

That shouldn't be a problem as long as you have clearance for the toggle in the enclosure. 3 solder lugs will give you plenty of mechanical stability as long as you don't go gorilla on it when switching.

 

[spi]

I think there's also a slider switch that fits the same form factor so you don't have to use a toggle--check the Tayda switch inventory for slider switches.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

I believe it should fit if you use a short-bat toggle, but the slider @spi suggested would be even better if it’s a thing

 

[spi]

This is the one, it has the same pin spacing: Slide Switch 1P2T Through Hole 2A 125VAC (taydaelectronics.com)

 

[Andrion]

This is the one, it has the same pin spacing: Slide Switch 1P2T Through Hole 2A 125VAC (taydaelectronics.com)

thank youuuu!!! you helped me a lot!

 

[Andrion]

That shouldn't be a problem as long as you have clearance for the toggle in the enclosure. 3 solder lugs will give you plenty of mechanical stability as long as you don't go gorilla on it when switching.

I believe it should fit if you use a short-bat toggle, but the slider @spi suggested would be even better if it’s a thing

thank you very much for the help, guys!!