Links to various cockpit parts

[JG14_Smil]

Hello,

 

I thought a central thread with links to some cockpit building parts might make searching easier and inspire ideas. Please share any good links you use for getting parts (of all kinds).

 

I found these push On, push Off buttons that are truly perfect for the signal flare dispenser buttons. Very inexpensive too. (USA supplier). Use a #17 drill (.172" I think) for a perfect snap on fit for the caps.

 

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/PB-162/DPDT-PUSH-ON/-PUSH-OFF-SWITCH/1.html

 

With a bit of cutting and sanding, these knobs work well for the 'special uplink control' panel (I plan to use that panel for TS and VAC controls).

 

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/KNB-160/1.1-DIA.-POINTER-KNOB-PUSH-ON-1/4-SHAFT/-/1.html

 

I have made orders with the above company and find them to be top-notch.

 

I found this link through another post here and cannot give credit where due. I have not ordered through them yet, but do look forward to getting a few encoders.

 

http://www.cockpitsonicusa.com/oxid.php/sid/b8e20b663100365b94f88515bc4d2562/cl/details/anid/32348a967bb22f5e3.13887995/ALPS-EC11-Dual-Shaft-Rotary-Encoder/

 

Hope such a thread is OK, and if not feel free to kill it :)

Edited November 4, 2009 by JG14_Smil

[talisman]

for those in the UK -

http://www.cockpitsonic.co.uk also carry the same parts as the US version above.