bulgin switch 14.99

[EPYK]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/MPI002B1_t.jpg (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=784)

[m4gnum]

I love those switches, anyone know the cheapest place to get one in the UK?

[madmikejt12]

a few sites that may have them;

www.maplin.co.uk
www.rapidonline.com
www.fleetwoodcomputers.co.uk
www.mutr.co.uk

here is a simmilar un-illuminated one http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=19096&criteria=vandalproof%20Switch&doy=15m10

[m4gnum]

Thanks Mike, I'll take a look.

[DaveW]

I have a similar switch in my case: the sealed switch looks just like it but without the lighting. You can get it from Maplin for about £10.

I'm assuming the price above is in $...it might be worth asking someone on the boards to ship you one, cos you're not going to get them cheaper than that.

-Dave

[crazybillybob]

All Electronics has them for $3.95us. Granted they don't have the lighted band but they are very nice Stainless buttons.

Rounded top : http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-143/700325/HD_METAL_PUSHBUTTON,_N.O._MOMENTARY_.html

Flat Top:
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-144/700325/HD_METAL_PUSHBUTTON,_FLAT_-_MOMENATRY,_N.O._.html

I'm pretty sure they ship to the UK (you'd have to call and check), But I'm not sure that it would end up being cheaper then Maplin then?

CrazyBillyBob

[Zephik]

Well, they arent lighted. But for that price can you really complain!? Thats like what? A twenty dollar difference on some sites!? NICE

Thanks for the linkage CBB. You seem to live up to your title very well! :)

I dont suppose you know of a cheap website to get wires for those do you? I looked at FrozenCPU.com (arent they UK?) and they were about six bucks? Which isnt too bad I suppose.

-SF

[crazybillybob]

Sorry Snow, I make my own cables most of the time...or reuse bits of old one :(


CrazyBillyBob

[DaveW]

Go to a PC fixin' shop and ask for old PSU's. All the cable you'll ever need.

-Dave

[tybrenis]

Get yerself' some 22 gauge or so wire and a bag o' molex connectors. You can get like 100 for 5 bucks on eBay.

Also, you can get them there mobo connectors for dirt cheap, too. You'll need some thinner gauge wire, however.

[carvin]

Hey, sorry if it's a nuisance reviving an old thread, but thought it would be better than making a new one.

I'm pretty new to case modding although I've been doing other fabrication/building for quite a while. I really don't know anything about electricity or switches and have a question. I saw these switches for 4 bucks that I've wanted for a long time, in this thread, and am confused about where it says "momentary". Is this the right kind of switch for power on on a case? Is it wired just like any other power on switch? Thanks:p

[madmikejt12]

yes, that is the correct type, momentary just means it doesnt latch (it is only on when you press it) a bit like a keyboard key..... anyway, my computer will soon use the key switch again which is not momentary, so i have to turn it sideways, then back to normal again

sorry for chatting on!!

hope this helps

Mike

[carvin]

Thanks, that's everything I need to know (I think).