Momentary switch to fit old CB hole

[chriscalandro]

Anybody have anything they like that fits the hole?  I’d like to avoid searching the 10k options on mouser and see what others have used or liked. 
 

if in fact others have used or liked. 

[carusoam]

Chris can you give a hint to what you would be using the momentary switch for?

This May help identify a switch that somebody has used...

AS has a much more limited selection than Mouser... much easier to review.

Best regards,

-a-

[chriscalandro]

Ptt. I have a random hole in my panel that used to be a cb for something that is long gone. It’s in the perfect position for a ptt button so I can get rid of the plug in one I use now. 
 

as doesn’t seem to have anything that interests me and very limited on what will fill that size hole. 
 

 

[carusoam]

Some people have detailed exactly what PTT switch they used... but, they probably selected it to fit in the ram’s horn hole...

This might get you close...

https://mooneyspace.com/search/?q="Push to talk switch"&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy

key words like... single pole, single throw, momentary, push button, switch... may get you even closer in the mouser world... 

Or go to AS and search on PTT.

Best regards,

-a-

 

[chriscalandro]

I’ve been through those. I typically search before I ask. 

I’m well versed in mouser, but especially when it comes to buttons, a good solid tactile feel is important to me. I thought I’d ask before I picked from a catalog. 

Edited November 11, 2019 by chriscalandro

[carusoam]

Try AS... For rough ideas...

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php

Some are decorative and may be nicer for the panel...

Best regards,

-a-

 

 

[Andy95W]

Chris- I did exactly what your talking about.  This red switch from Aircraft Spruce kind of matches the old circuit breakers and is Milspec.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/p1momswitch.php

[chriscalandro]

Thats the one with the 4lb push?  It’s literally the only one as has that might fit. Right now it’s my number 1 option. 
 

how do you like it?  I’m the kinda guy that likes his buttons to have a nice respectable click to them. 

Edited November 11, 2019 by chriscalandro

[Andy95W]

I have one for pilot and copilot.  It has a very satisfying "clunk" to it.  Great for the copilot side, just okay on the pilot yoke.

[chriscalandro]

That was the only one I saw that would work, and if it’s got a solid clunk it will be what I’m looking for. I was a little worried about the 4lb push. 
 

perfect. 

[Andy95W]

I think you'll like it.

Problem posted and answered in 47 minutes.  Not quite a MS record, but not bad!

[carusoam]

Extra MS credit for answers after midnight...

-a-

[Andy95W]

3 minutes ago, carusoam said:

Extra MS credit for answers after midnight...

-a-

I always figured you were singing opera in the Karaoke clubs until well after midnight, Anthony.  Or was that your famous relative? 

[carusoam]

My great uncle Enrico was amazing... 

He was the greatest of all tenors...

his fans are still disappointed that he ran off stage during a San Fran earthquake... back in the day...

Unfortunately... no relation...

hmmm... I may need a formator  handle one day....

Best regards,

-a-

[jetdriven]

15 hours ago, chriscalandro said:

I’ve been through those. I typically search before I ask. 

I’m well versed in mouser, but especially when it comes to buttons, a good solid tactile feel is important to me. I thought I’d ask before I picked from a catalog. 

Otto P7 series are a nice tactile feedback switch.   There are other P series too. Mouser. 

[ottorecker]

"snap action" is what you want.

[chriscalandro]

It’s not the prettiest installation but it’s a great button and it worked out. 
 

For those with this question I’m the future it’s a little bigger that the CB or the marker beacon light it replaced and needed to be reamed a bit bigger. 
 

some day I’ll get around to cutting a new panel and cleaning things up. 

[carusoam]

[chriscalandro]

Not sure why it flipped. It’s not like that on my phone.