Switch Types

[Fuganater]

Ok I think I'm gonna do custom switches in my case. So I have a few questions.
(Links provided are what I'm looking at getting.)

1.) What is a Derlin switch?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_374_412&products_id=23260

2.) What is a Vandal switch?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_374_412&products_id=23250

3.) Which do I need? My switch pushes in for ON then comes back out. You push it again in to turn OFF and it comes back out.

3.) Should I replace the switches wires or get switches with new ones?
Pre-wired switch: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_374_412&products_id=23269

4.) Do these come with the documentation on how to get power to the LED? Or does it just draw the power from the mobo connector that turns the switch on and off? Because I saw the pre-wired switches have 3 connectors. Where do the others go?


I know its a lot of questions but help is greatly appreciated. I need to spice up my case because I'm not the greatest painter :(. But I guess practice makes perfect.

Thanks!

-Fuga

[blueonblack]

Looks like Derlin is just another manufacturer of vandal-resistant switches like Bulgin, meaning switches that are low-profile and made of strong material like steel or aluminum. They are simply momentary switches, meaning they only make connection while the button is actually held down. I just installed one in my build a few weeks ago.

The LED is not powered by the motherboard's on/off connector, it has two distinct contacts on the rear of the switch for the LED. Be CAREFUL not to supply too much voltage to it. LEDs will not handle 12 volts. I have mine running off a 12-volt "wall wart" with a 570-ohm resistor wired in series so that the ring on the switch is illuminated all the time.

The switch I got has two connectors for the power to the motherboard, two connectors for the LED, and two connectors for another circuit to be used for whatever you want. These are bare in mine as I had no need for them.

Personally, I would get a pre-wired switch (I was lucky and had space under the bottom of my build to route wires), but be aware that there is NOT a resistor wired in with the LED so do NOT hook it to a 12-volt power source.

Overall I am very impressed with the switch I got (very similar to the example you gave).

Hope this helps.
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[Eclecticos]

Looks like we need a "Switches Explained" section on the Wiki.
I will see what I can do.

[halcyonforever]

Yeah that's probably a good one to put together, it can be very confusing at first glance. The multitude of switch types, combined with different styles can become daunting quickly.