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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: curtis on July 04, 2014, 02:52:30 PM

Title: Kickstart Switch from aminet
Post by: curtis on July 04, 2014, 02:52:30 PM

Decided to build a 3 ROM switch after being able to find one at a reasonable price and found the diagram for one on aminet.  All parts are easy to find except for the 2P4T switch as shown below.

Radio Shack just looked at me like I had grown a third eye, not surprising.

Jameco had no clue.

Any suggestions where I might be able to pick one up or should I figure out a way to go with a DPDT center off switch?

Title: Re: Kickstart Switch from aminet
Post by: mechy on July 04, 2014, 03:31:57 PM

Quote from: curtis;768199

Decided to build a 3 ROM switch after being able to find one at a reasonable price and found the diagram for one on aminet.  All parts are easy to find except for the 2P4T switch as shown below.

Radio Shack just looked at me like I had grown a third eye, not surprising.

Jameco had no clue.

Any suggestions where I might be able to pick one up or should I figure out a way to go with a DPDT center off switch?

The switch you seek is actually called a dp4t (double pole,4 throw).
they can be found here:

http://www.wellgainelectronics.com/oemslideswitchdp4t3a125vac.aspx

or here:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/220694781536?lpid=82

you guessed it! Here also: http://www.amazon.com/SK24D04-Position-Slide-Switch-10pcs/dp/B007Q9Y568

and.. http://www.sourcingmap.com/10-pcs-pcb-10-pin-position-2p4t-dp4t-mini-vertical-slide-switch-03a-50v-dc-p-158587.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=usfroogle&gclid=CJaA3ZTvq78CFe4F7AodegcAnQ

and..  http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-Alcoswitch/STS2400PC04/?qs=W6FIH8d5//3daznGyMGnPQ==


hope that is enough places ;)
mech

Title: Re: Kickstart Switch from aminet
Post by: ElPolloDiabl on July 04, 2014, 03:39:09 PM

I found a couple on ebay.
Search on ebay for: 2P4T

They use to be easy to get, I remember.

Title: Re: Kickstart Switch from aminet
Post by: curtis on July 04, 2014, 06:59:06 PM

Thanks guys.  Kinda figured I'd have to go non-local.

Mouser!  Heck, I forgot about them.

Title: Re: Kickstart Switch from aminet
Post by: curtis on July 05, 2014, 08:43:52 PM

After a little more research, I've discovered the switch is actually DP3T.  4T switches have too many terminals.  Of course, I guess you could use a 4T if you wanted to add another ROM, but 1.X, 2.X, and 3.X should do most people!