The correct orientation for the keyway slot in a 3PDT is...

[Cybercow]

IMO - the 3PDT stompswitch keyway orientation is not important. I fail to see any real concern. Hard to see in my builds anyway.

 

[KR Sound]

Wait, so there's no (usable) key way in the momentary switches?

The one switch where the orientation actually matters... the irony.

Most of the lab test equipment I used to calibrate had (and used) the keyway to prevent hardware from turning and to ensure it was oriented correctly. The chassis was purposely milled to accommodate.

They also put the nylon washer on the inside and the star washer on the outside, where they were originally intended. Not only does it add something soft for the inner nut to "bite" into, it also offers some protection from outside moisture.

There is a keyway and it looks like it’s made exactly for your purpose there.



Wonder if Tayda can cut that notch. That would be cool.

 

[Robert]

Ahh okay cool, it looked like it hadn't been cut in the pic.

Although I will say from my experience with momentary 3PDT footswitches, the keyway doesn't mean anything. You still have to measure to determine the normally open / normally closed contacts.

 

[spi]

I think it’s now time to do a tear-down and compare all the different ones at different price points to see what the differences are.

I feel like I've seen this before but can't recall where.

 

[KR Sound]

I feel like I've seen this before but can't recall where.

Ya, surely someone’s done it before.

 

[jessenator]

Ya, surely someone’s done it before.

I feel like I've seen this before but can't recall where.

This one maybe?

Let's review footswitches.

Footswitches. They're our main interface with the pedal. Their only job? To switch shit. But you can easily drop a lot of coin on these little fuckers. Soldering temps, lifecycle, feel, build quality. Sometimes you want something nice for a special project. Sometimes you need a daily...

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edit: I can't brain today

 

[Feral Feline]

There's a notch?
We don' need no steenking nachos!



"Keyway", Is that southern-states drawl for a "Kiwi"? @szukalski have you heard it pronounced as such?



Oh, the little slawt! Yeah, always face them to the side. Choice made before reading the thread. Didn't want to vote 'til I knew the candidates backgrounds.
Good thing, too — though some posts (MANFESTO!) should have spoiler alerts...


Okay, so what I'm working on now I thought I should make the "Gørva" label visible and wunchanoaht, there's a slot facing towards you when reading the label.
First time using a Gørva switch, though I've a few sitting around waiting their turn in a build.

 

[spi]

This one maybe?

Let's review footswitches.

Footswitches. They're our main interface with the pedal. Their only job? To switch shit. But you can easily drop a lot of coin on these little fuckers. Soldering temps, lifecycle, feel, build quality. Sometimes you want something nice for a special project. Sometimes you need a daily...

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edit: I can't brain today

Yes! in fact, I think post #56 is the specific one I was thinking about: Let's review footswitches. | Page 3 | PedalPCB Community Forum

 

[genXslacker]

The smaller hole is at the bottom of the bigger one, fellas. Ask your wives.

Also, I never realized how many primitives were on this forum. The keyway goes at the bottom... and you fill your fucking eyelets.

 

[falco_femoralis]

It's up because it's unsightly and I won't have it ruining my pedals!

 

[jwin615]

Ahh 2023. Those were the days

 

[zeropluszero]

None of the above. Everybody is wrong. Just use an momentary SPST and relay bypass and orient the keyway whichever direction the switch body fits best.

Correct

 

[HamishR]

If you are installing your footswitches upside down I demand that you stop using them effective immediately.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!!

 

[pricklyrobot]

I just install my stomps lugs-up, so the unsightly notch is hidden inside the enclosure!

 

[jessenator]